Is swollen pubic area after Tummy Tuck permanent?

After 4 weeks, I am still swollen but I am concerned that around my pubic area is more swollen and look kinda high. Will that go away or stay like that? I have heard different things just want a opinion.

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A: Swollen mons pubis (pubic area) after tummy tuck is common

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

This area is one of the last areas following tumy tuck to subside. It is very common to experience long term swelling in this area that may take up to 3 months to subside. Use of supportive and compression exercises with gently ambulation may help expedite resolution of swelling.

A: swollen pubic area after Tummy Tuck

Matthew Schulman, MD

A few things may be going on - It may be swelling that can last several months, but I do not think this is the issue. More likely, as the  tummy tuck was done, your pubic area was lifted which is normally fuller. This can give the appearance of what you are describing. The ways to avoid this is to... more

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liezle14
534 posts
28 Jun 2009

Hi Viki! You might also want to read: Pubic area appears bigger after Tummy Tuck

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