7 1/2 weeks ago I had an abdominoplasty with muscle tightening and lipo of the flanks. I'm still seeing swelling of the flanks with no real contour showing yet. But the skin on one hip is also swollen and numb for about a four inch vertical area. Is this normal? What would cause it when no lipo was done there?
Answer: Tummy tuck recovery
Swelling and numbness is to be expected at this point in your recovery. This may take several more months (possibly over a year) to improve. The numbness is related to the dissection that has been done (and division of sensory nerves). The swelling is also likely related to surgical trauma/inflammation etc.
If you have localized swelling you may want to see your surgeon for evaluation to rule out seroma (a fluid collection that may require drainage).
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Swelling and numbness is to be expected at this point in your recovery. This may take several more months (possibly over a year) to improve. The numbness is related to the dissection that has been done (and division of sensory nerves). The swelling is also likely related to surgical trauma/inflammation etc.
If you have localized swelling you may want to see your surgeon for evaluation to rule out seroma (a fluid collection that may require drainage).
Best wishes.
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Swelling is normal after surgery. Some people have more and some people have less. Without seeing before and after pictures or examining you in person, it is impossible to give you specific recommendations. If you have a localized fullness, then you may have a seroma or fluid collection that can be drained in the office.
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Swelling is normal after surgery. Some people have more and some people have less. Without seeing before and after pictures or examining you in person, it is impossible to give you specific recommendations. If you have a localized fullness, then you may have a seroma or fluid collection that can be drained in the office.
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September 5, 2011
Answer: Swelling is Expected After Tummy Tuck And Liposuction It takes three to six months for your surgical results to settle after a tummy tuck and flank liposuction. The scar can take three months to two years to reach it's best quality. Patience is required so as not to worry excessively.
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Answer: Swelling is Expected After Tummy Tuck And Liposuction It takes three to six months for your surgical results to settle after a tummy tuck and flank liposuction. The scar can take three months to two years to reach it's best quality. Patience is required so as not to worry excessively.
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Answer: 7 and 1/2 weeks is not a long time...
As the other surgeons have pointed out, swelling and numbness can occur and last for several months after a tummy tuck. We would expect you to be swollen, and without a lot of definition in the flanks, if you just had liposuction there. Understand that none of us know exactly what procedures you had in the operating room. The numbness could be explained by the liposuction or the tummy tuck, and is likely temporary. However, I would suggest that you check with your surgeon to find out if the leg numbness makes sense at this point. It may be that message therapy or a compression garment could help if you are not already wearing one. Good Luck!!!
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Answer: 7 and 1/2 weeks is not a long time...
As the other surgeons have pointed out, swelling and numbness can occur and last for several months after a tummy tuck. We would expect you to be swollen, and without a lot of definition in the flanks, if you just had liposuction there. Understand that none of us know exactly what procedures you had in the operating room. The numbness could be explained by the liposuction or the tummy tuck, and is likely temporary. However, I would suggest that you check with your surgeon to find out if the leg numbness makes sense at this point. It may be that message therapy or a compression garment could help if you are not already wearing one. Good Luck!!!
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September 5, 2011
Answer: Swelling after abdominoplasty
Your still swollen at this time. It takes about 3 months for the swelling to go away. Be carefull with your clothes as tight fitting waistbands can sometimes leave you a little lopsided early on though this usually goes away. Try to avoid salt as well. The numbness is also normal for now. Try to massage the area as it will help the nerves to grow back more normally. Good luck.
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Answer: Swelling after abdominoplasty
Your still swollen at this time. It takes about 3 months for the swelling to go away. Be carefull with your clothes as tight fitting waistbands can sometimes leave you a little lopsided early on though this usually goes away. Try to avoid salt as well. The numbness is also normal for now. Try to massage the area as it will help the nerves to grow back more normally. Good luck.
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March 22, 2016
Answer: Swelling afterTummy Tuck can last for months
Swelling is a normal part of the healing process and can last for months after a cosmetic surgery. With a Tummy Tuck, the swelling can be prounounced for several weeks and improve over the next several months. It can take 9-12 months to really see the final results of your cosmetic surgery. You are specifically asking about the swelling in your hips. You need to check with your surgeon to see eactly what he did during the surgery. I routinely perform liposuction of the hips and flanks during my tummy tucks and this can result in swelling of this area that will take some time to improve. If your surgeon did this, this may explain some of the things you are complaining about. You may need to be a little more patient and give it a few more months before you decide you are "unhappy." In reare instances, revision surgery may be needed to get the shape you want. Make sure to keep an open dialogue with your surgeon during the healing process so you can discuss what is normal and what is not normal.
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Answer: Swelling afterTummy Tuck can last for months
Swelling is a normal part of the healing process and can last for months after a cosmetic surgery. With a Tummy Tuck, the swelling can be prounounced for several weeks and improve over the next several months. It can take 9-12 months to really see the final results of your cosmetic surgery. You are specifically asking about the swelling in your hips. You need to check with your surgeon to see eactly what he did during the surgery. I routinely perform liposuction of the hips and flanks during my tummy tucks and this can result in swelling of this area that will take some time to improve. If your surgeon did this, this may explain some of the things you are complaining about. You may need to be a little more patient and give it a few more months before you decide you are "unhappy." In reare instances, revision surgery may be needed to get the shape you want. Make sure to keep an open dialogue with your surgeon during the healing process so you can discuss what is normal and what is not normal.
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