Bulging Lower Abdomen After Tummy Tuck

My lower abdomen looks round and fat 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck! How can you tell if it is swelling or the final result of the tummy tuck? Any tips? I look pregnant in the lower area. I'm 10 lbs overweight and I'm not sure if I need a revision or more Lipo.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by moneyhunna29 in New York, NY USA

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Tummy Tuck Bulge

Thanks for your question - It depends a bit on what your surgery involved and when you started noticing the bulge. Abdominal contour is dependent on: Skin envelope Abdominal fat (subcutaneous and intrabdominal) Muscles tightness Intrinsic Swelling Fluid collections Skin Envelope - People complaining of "abdominal bulge" after tummy tuck typically do not have issues with too much skin - that points to issues underneath the skin. Abdominal fat - This can be an issue in people who may be a... more

Swelling after tummy tuck surgery

At 5 weeks post-op surgery, it is still too soon for you to see the final result of your surgery. Generally, swelling can last up to 4-6 months. Things should tighten up and swelling should subside by the time you are 6 months.

Post op Swelling after Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is an extensive operation with a lot of post operative swelling. It usually takes 3- months before the swelling subsides. Please be patient and keep in close contact with your PS during the recovery period. Based on your pictures I would be surprised if it was anything other than post operative swelling. If you do have some localized fullness after the swelling has subsided, you would be a candidate for a non surgical touch up... more

Bulging in lower abdomen

Hello, Bulging in lower abdomen can be secondary to: 1) fat 2) swelling 3) seroma/hematoma 4) abdominal wall If the soft-issue under the skin seems to be the same thickness (the amount that you can grab) then it is not likely that fat is the kajor source. At 5 weeks you may still have swelling although you should be seeing a slow decrease. A seroma or hematoma would be diagnosed by your plastic surgeon and certainly present with oither sypmtoms. It... more

Three factors for bulge after Tummy Tuck

Three factors could cause this bulge: 1. Swelling: It should go away in 4-6 weeks or so. 2. Excess fat: Liposuction would address this problem. 3. Muscle weakness: Unlikely early after a tummy tuck ,the answer is another plication of the muscle fascia. Hope that helps!