How long does Tummy tuck surgery swelling last?

Most of the swelling after a tummy tuck is gone by 6 weeks but some swelling will last 6 weeks. Final results of any cosmetic plastic surgery however are not fully apparent until about a year. Be certain that your doctor examines you and determines that you do not have a fluid collection called a seroma... more

I tell patients three months on average. This is dependent on the extent of the surgery.  Swelling can persist for up to a year. There is a tremendous improvement between 2 weeks post-op and three months post-op. 

Swelling after tummy tuck surgery varies from patient to patient but on average will last 3-6 months. Most likely, you will see the dramatic results sooner than 3-6 months but know that the swelling will continue to go down during that time period and therefore seeing the final result after 6 months.

Hello,Swelling after a tummy tuck surgery usually takes 3-6 months to resolve. If you had liposuction as well it might take a month or two longer. Pressure garments can make patients more comfortable and help the swelling along a bit at least in my opinion. Different docs will vary on this recommendation however.

Swelling after a tummy tuck really depends on the extent of the procedure (mini versus full) as well as the length of the incision, and the amount of associated liposuction. However, in general, it is not uncommon for paitents to remain swollen for a minimum of two months before they report significant... more

Hi! If surgery is done gently, and drains are used to prevent fluid accumulation, there really shouldn't be much swelling at any time.  You can usually see a big improvement the next day. Swelling is just microscopic collections of liquid in the tissues after surgery, which the body rapidly reabsorbs. If... more

Quick answer:  The majority of swelling resolves within 2 months, a small amount takes up to a year. A tummy tuck is a major procedure that requires "lifting up" your stomach skin (dividing lymphatic drainage vessels from under the skin surface), pulling it down to reset the tension of the skin,... more

Swelling after abdominoplasty can be one of several things. Post-operatively things like ruptured suture plications can create bulges in the mid-line. These areas of swelling will not demonstrate a "fluid wave" (essentially being able to tap on one area of the swelling and seeing that tap transmitted... more

There are 2 causes of swelling after a tummy tuck. One is just the natural edema in the skin as a result of dividing the lymphatic channels to the skin as it is lifted off the muscles to accomplish the result. This goes away after 3-4 months. The other cause of swelling a person might have at 3 weeks... more

Swelling is very individualized.  The more involved the procedure, the  more there will be swelling.  But in general, the majority of swelling will go down after 3-6 weeks.  However, you might notice swelling for 4-6 months. This may be exacerbated by exercise, diet, alcohol consumption, to... more