Lots of Swelling at 3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck?

October 1, 2013
Asked By:Mamabear1108

I am 3 weeks post op. Tummy tuck and liposuction of stomach lower back and love handles. I am double my size I was before! I have a flat tummy but I feel so bloated and it still looks like I have love handles. Is this swelling?? Shouldn't I be smaller than before surgery not bigger?

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August 20, 2019

Answer: Significant swelling exists three weeks after abdominoplasty and tummy tuck.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2019

Answer: Significant swelling exists three weeks after abdominoplasty and tummy tuck.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 17, 2014

Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck

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October 8, 2014

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October 8, 2014

Answer: Swelling After Tummy Tuck

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October 2, 2013

Answer: Lots of swelling after tummy tuck and lipo

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