4 Weeks Post Abdominoplasty: Tummy Not Flat

asked 1 year ago by Farz in Vancouver (CANADA)
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: female, 1 month post-op, bulging, bumps, flat, sutures, worried

I am very happy with the results. However, I assumed my tummy would be pretty flat. I have what I call "2 road bumps". Upper abdomen is soft to touch and is slightly bulging and the lower is a little worse giving a hang over appearance with some loose skin.

At my 2 wk postop visit PS said muscles sutures had not been undone and in 3 months it will look better. I cannot help but worry that it wont get any better as 2 wks later it still looks the same. Would appreciate your opinions. Thanks.

2 answers to 4 Weeks Post Abdominoplasty: Tummy Not Flat

Post op abdominoplasty

I tell my patient not to pass judgement until 1. they are at least 3 months post-op; 2. they are at their day of surgery weight or a little less and; 3. they have been back to their regular fitness rountine for at least 1 month. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.sowdermd.com

Tummy tuck Swelling?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. 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 is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of venous... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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