1 Month Post-Op Tummy Tuck with Liposuction, How Can I Tell Swelling from Excess Unremoved Fat?

asked 5 months ago by Rocco33
Latest answer by Michael Hueneke, MD
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Tags: excess skin, 1 month post-op

I had an extended tummy tuck with liposuction a little over one month ago. I have swelling, but I do not think my surgeon removed enough skin because when I sit I still see fat over my post-op body garment. Is this normal? It feels like fat, not swelling. Appreciate your help with my question.

5 answers to 1 Month Post-Op Tummy Tuck with Liposuction, How Can I Tell Swelling from Excess Unremoved Fat?

Swelling versus unremoved fat 1 month post tummy tuck and liposuction

Without any photos, it is impossible to intelligently comment on your particular situation. At only 4 weeks post tummy tuck, you still will have quite a bit of swelling. Furthermore, the sitting position can create the appearance of still some excess tissue/fat present when such is not the case. You should discuss your concern when you see your plastic surgeon. An examination and demonstration will be necessary to help fully explain your situation.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Postop swelling

The only way to know is to be examined by your plastic surgeon. You should express your concerns and be patient.

Michael Hueneke, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after a tummy tuck at one month post-op

At one month post-op abdominoplasty with liposuction, you will definitely have significant swelling. It will be difficult to assess the extent of your swelling for 3-4 more months. In fact, there will be some swelling at up to a year in many cases. You can now resume reasonable exercises and a healthful diet with minimal salt intake. Drink plenty of water. The procedure that you had can give you a wonderful result, but it is traumatic to the tissues, and swelling is one of the side... more

E. Ronald Finger, MD
Savannah Plastic Surgeon

www.fingerandassociates.com

Swelling after a tummy tuck

Remember you are only one month out and you certainly could have swelling. In addition, whenever you see you will have some folds of skin, or else you could not stand up straight.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Swelling?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of venous... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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