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Gaining Weight After Tummy Tuck.

asked 1 year ago by 5619anon in florida
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 225 times
Tags: abdomen, stomach, weight gain

I just had a tummy tuck and noticed I gain 10 pounds right after surgery.Should I be concerned?

1 answer to Gaining Weight After Tummy Tuck.

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Increased weight after tummy tuck

Stop looking at the scale! Look at your shape. There are numerous reasons why your weight is up. Fluid retention due to inflammation and third spacing as well as slow bowel motility due to analgesics. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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