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I Got a Tummy Tuck Dec 19th and my Stomach is Big and Hard is That Normal?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by cookie23 in Dolton, IL

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Post-Operative appearance of a tummy after abdominoplasty

Some swelling and hardness is normal, but if you're concerned about anything I would go immediately to your plastic surgeon to make sure you don't have a fluid collection that needs to be drained.

Concerns After Tummy Tuck?

There are a number of reasons for a big hard stomach after tummy tuck including but not limited to swelling, fluid collection, bleeding, recurrent abdominal wall laxity, scar tissue and intra-abdominal disease. The diagnosis can only be made by an examination. You absolutely need to see your plastic surgeon to find out what is going on!

Bulge after tummy tuck

There are many reasons for a bulge after a tummy tuck. You shoud definitely see your doctor again to make sure you are on course. Fluid collections may need to be drained. Patients on narcotics tend to have slow bowel motility and more volume in their intestines. A postoperative bulge may occur due to decreased motility for other factors as well. It is possible the fascia was not tightened (hopefully not). Sometimes, underlying anatomy such as a uterus, fibroid, etc... more

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