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Over 3 Months Post Op TT, MR and Lipo to Hips..Swelling is Worse, Why?

I am a little over 3 months post op TT, MR and lipo to hips, I had the quilting version done and no drains were required. I was wondering I feel more swollen now than when first did the procedure, is this because of the way the TT was performed or is more swelling expected now?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by madicarr in Albuquerque, NM

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Swelling after abdominoplasty

Are you swollen all of the time, or is your abdomen fairly flat in the morning, but swollen in the afternoon. Also, is your swelling confined to your abdominal area or is it circumferential involving the areas of liposuction as well? If you are flat in the morning, the swelling probably represents edema in the tissues and will resolve with more time. It may take up to six months. If you are persistently swollen and mainly in the abdominal area, you may have a seroma... more

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after TT

It's really hard to say without a photo. Make sure you haven't gained weight. Get on the scale! Could be a little swelling, but usually not much is left after 3 months. Avoid salt. Go back to your surgeon and get checked.

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

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