Thanks for the question. Swelling in the lower abdomen following a tummy tuck is a normal finding and may persist, in my experience, for up to 4 months. Having said that, you want to rule out any underlying causes of swelling, such as a seroma( fluid collection), which require drain management by your surgeon.... more
Swelling over Tummy Tuck incision
Over my Tummy Tuck incision line, my belly sticks out about an inch. I think it is swelling, but I am not sure! How can I tell, and how long is this normal for? I am 7 weeks post op.
2 answers to “Swelling over Tummy Tuck incision”
A: Likely swelling
This may be swelling and a 7 weeks there is a significant chance that it will improve with time. You want to be sure there is not a seroma (fluid accumulation) that needs to be drained. Ask your plastic surgeon what he thinks. An indication that this would benefit from drainage would be... more
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26 Jun 2009
Ok I got a Tummy Tuck on May 22 and I went home after getting home when I take my pain meds I begin to itch alot. I went to the bathroom and I saw that where my stiches were it was like really bubbly around them like it was all around them. It still icthes like crazy. It also itches in the middle of my tummy. I try not to scratch but it is hard. The doctor take my stiches out on mondday hopefully the budble around the stickes will leave.