Has my Tummy Tuck Muscle Repair Come Undone?

September 14, 2011
Asked By:Cupcakediva

I am 4 months post op and still have significant swelling, especially in my upper abs. But I am wondering if it is indeed swelling or has my muscle repair come undone. If I suck in my stomach then I see a tiny bit of definition, but only then. I was in great shape before surgery, so with the muscle repair and lose skin removed, I expected to see more definition.

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