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Swelling After Liposuction with Mini Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by Amar in UAE
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
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I am 35 years, 2 pregnancy left me with stretch marks and loose skin. I had my abdomin. liposuction + mini tummy tuck surgery before 10 days. Now, i have tough swollen belly; i look like pregnant, people ask me if i'm pregnant! is this swelling normal? if yes, how many days it will last more? thank you

4 answers to Swelling After Liposuction with Mini Tummy Tuck

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Swelling after mini tummy tuck and liposuction

A mini tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. In our Miami practice, we commonly performed liposuction with every single mini tummy tuck. We strongly feel that this is a technique that can help us achieve the contour that we want through small incisions such as a mini tummy tuck. Patients who undergo this procedure should understand that there is a significant recovery process that consists of... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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10 days psot mini-tummy tuck

At ten days post-operative, it is fairly normal to have swelling of the abdomen and firmness. This usually softens up over time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling is typically normal and common 10 days after tummy tuck

The swelling is normal 10 days after a tummy tuck but you may have overall fullness due to the need for a full tummy tuck with muscle repair.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Abnormal Swelling after Mini-Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

First, I would question your decision to have a Mini-Tummy Tuck in a woman with two pregnancies and stretch marks as this would suggest your abdomen expanded rapidly enough to split your skin and probably your tummy 6 pack muscles resulting in a pooch that cannot be fully repaired with a Mini-Tummy Tuck. You should NOT have pregnancy-like swelling after surgery. It may mean your having a fluid or blood collection which needs to be evaluated and treated by your surgeon. more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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