Seroma or Swelling at 8 Weeks Post Op? (photo)

I am 8 weeks PO but have been wearing the binder for the past 6 weeks. I have started light cardio for 20 mins for the past 4 days.I look as if I am 3-4 months pregnant. My stomach feels numb, hard, and sometimes hurts. I am not sure if this is a seroma or just swelling that needs to go down more.Sometmes the swelling goes down a bit but then comes up again. Saw my PS a week ago and he says I don't have seroma, but I am still unsure.I tried to feel for a waterbed wave but only hardness. Help.

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Seroma or Swelling

From the photos and the story, I would be most suspicious of seroma, and would ask to be seen again by your surgeon. This does not appear to me to be typical of post-op swelling. Thanks, best wishes.

Reasonable chance it is a seroma

Hello, Thank you for the question and photos. I suspect you may have a seroma. The "water bed wave" tends to go away when the seroma gets too full. Sticking a large caliber needle through your incision area just above the pubic bone would be a diagnostic and potentially therapeutic maneuver. I would have your plastic surgeon do that for peace of mind. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Seroma or Swelling at 8 Weeks Post Op?

Based ONLY upon the posted photos and limited explanation SEEK immediate evaluation from your surgeon or seek urgent care. appears as a large distention or seroma/hematoma. PLEADE seek care.

Post tummy tuck result

Your photos look quite distended - did you look like that when your PS saw you or is this different now? We also don't have a preop to know your starting point. Best to re-visit your doctor for another exam.

Swelling after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. It is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Since you were seen last week, you may want to request a follow-up with him again this week. Generally speaking, 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... more

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sb73 2 Oct 2012

Thank you all for your replies. I went to see my PS today and he stuck two large needles in me but no fluid came out. He checked my stomach and said everything was fine but I am bloated than before. Said to wait another month to see my results.... but most likely I wont be too much flatter than this. I had inner fat before my surgery and he said that I need to loose the rest from diet and excercise. Is this truue.... will I never get to a flat stomach or is there still swelling to go through?

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