Is It Normal to Have a Very Swollen Belly After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I had my tummy tuck complet there 1month. and since my belly swells. no serum., and I feel pain in any effort to muscles. is that it is normal that my stomach will look after 1month of tummy tuck. if so how will the swelling last? my scar and it's gonna get better? thank you very much

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Swollen Belly After Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your question and for the photos. Without some pre-op photos to look at it is difficult to answer your question. A tummy tuck will allow for removal of excess skin and fat, and some tightening of the abdominal wall. What it will not do is reduce the intraabdominal contents. Swelling after TT surgery can be due to several issues swelling in the soft tissues from the manipulation of surgery itself. It can be present due to seroma or hematoma. It can... more

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 venous and... more