1. Swelling from liposuction 2. Swelling from muscle tightening. In the upper half of the abdomen, especially after a high tension abdomenoplasty, there can be excess swelling in the upper abdomen. 3. Fluid. Although your doctor has ruled this out. 4. Widening of the muscle after repair. That seems like... more
What could be causing my upper abdomen to swell after Tummy Tuck?
I am 9 weeks post tummy tuck, my upper abdomen (between my belly button and under my breast) seems more swollen at times, usually in the afternoon. I am still wearing my garment during the day, my surgeon said to wear it until week 12. Please advise?
I saw my surgeon, he thought could be fluid but he checked and there was none. The only other answer he gave is that my muscles are weak. He said he tightened them and it is impossible for the stiches to come off so that is not what is causing the upper bulge. Just looking for other advice, Thanks.
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A: Anatomy of bulges
The upper abdominal subcutaneous tissues are often thicker than in the lower abdomen especially, after a Tummy Tuck. This can be due to intrinsic presence of subcutaneous fat, or because the lower abdominal soft tissue layer is pulled tighter, thus producing a thinning effect. There can also be a side-to-side... more
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23 Mar 2009
Referring to the comment on lymphatic circulation disturbance after abdominoplsty, will the fluid in the upper abdomen, the "ridge", eventually go away as recovery progresses?