Tummy Tuck Q&A
94%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
2,299 Reviews
Tummy Tuckbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Tummy Tuck Cost: $7,925

Learn about Tummy Tuck

7,724 people and 863 doctors are talking about Tummy Tuck

Get Free Email Updates

3 Mths Post Op Full TT with Lipo and Having A lot of Swelling Past 2 Wks, Is This Normal For My Stomach to Look Huge?

asked 3 months ago by lauripa in Export, PA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 50 times
Tags: 2 weeks post-op, bigger, normal, swelling

fluid...i thought it was, said it was from exercising....how can this be?? What do I need to do to go back down, I looked great 2 wks ago and now cant wear my cloths. Should I wear my garment again?? So very confused, I have done evrything right and getting bigger....PLEASE help !!!

1 answer to 3 Mths Post Op Full TT with Lipo and Having A lot of Swelling Past 2 Wks, Is This Normal For My Stomach to Look Huge?

+1

Swelling after Tummy Tuck?

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... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Ask a question