Excessively Swollen 8 Weeks After Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck- What Should I Do?

I had breast reduction/lift, tummy tuck and liposuction on my back on June 28 .I didn't drain much and now I am getting very bloated in different places such as my face, neck, Arms and legs. Plead help!

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by Lynda in pty in Panama

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Swelling 8 weeks after breast reduction and tt

Hello Lynda, thanks for your question. It's perfectly normal to have swelling 8 weeks after surgery, especially after a breast reduction and tummy tuck. You should definitely follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure you don't have a fluid collection (seroma) that needs to be drained. I advise my patients to wear compression garments for at least 8 weeks after surgery to help reduce swelling. You should have a talk with your plastic surgeon to express your concerns and... more

Bloated 8 weeks after surgery

Did you mean January 28? Assuming "yes" make sure that you are not eating too mach salt, which will make you retain fluid and feel bloated. Sometimes a reaction to Ibuprofen can cause swelling. Check with your doctor.

Swelling after cosmetic surgery

You may be having a reaction to your medicines or you have drainable fluid collections. Visit your plastic surgeon soon to get checked out.

See your surgeon...

Hello, It might just be your body's process of healing, but at 8 weeks any unusual swelling mandates a visit to your surgeon. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

Post op swelling

With the surgery you had performed, swelling is not uncommon but should improve within three months of surgery. However you also mention swelling of other areas and I think this should be further evaluated by your surgeon as well as the possibility of fluid retention or seroma of your abdomen. Your breast may take several months longer for swelling to resolve

Bloating after Surgery

Swelling does take time to subside but I would suggest that you follow up with your surgeon because he/she will know your history and when you say "very bloated", I may take it differently because I don't know you vs. your surgeon who has taken you through the process.

Excessively Swollen 8 Weeks After Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck- What Should I Do?

Long term fluid retention after 8 weeks post operative is a bit unusual. Seek medical attention to determine if you are third spacing or have vascular dynamic issues.

Swelling After Body Contouring Can Last 3-4 Months

It is not unusual for patients who undergo extensive body contouring to have swelling and a bloated sensation for a few months afterwards. Patients can go through alot of ups and downs as they heal, with swelling getting better or worse at various times. You juts have to be patient, and usually by 3-4 months, all of the swelling has subsided and patients can really see the final results and feel like themselves again. I hope this helps.