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Heels Causing Swollen Tummy?

My tummy swells up for a couple of days after wearing high heels,I'am now 7 months post tummy tuck,is this normal?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by capetown in capetown
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Swelling after Tummy Tuck

It is unlikely it is your high heels causing swelling in the tummy area after a tummy tuck. More often, since the lymphatic system is disturbed from the procedure, it could be from increased activity causing swelling temporarily in the tissue. This eventually stops, but can persist for some time. I have had some patients tell me that after eating certain foods or a large meal, they feel very bloated and that it seems the tummy is "swollen"....this improves by the... more

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