Swelling After Removing Compression Garment for Tummy Tuck

I had a tummy tuck 8 weeks ago, when i take off the compress for a few hours it seems and feels like i'm swelling and don't have the same countour shape as i have right after taking off the garment. Is this going to change, i'm going to have the same shape i have with the garment on?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by y1857 in miami, fl

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Pereceived Swelling after removal of Tummy Tuck Compression Garment

Every operation, by its very nature, results in swelling. The more extensive the operation and the wider interruption of blood vessels and lymphatics, the greater the swelling. There are many reasons (not all scientifically based) for wearing a compression garment after a Tummy Tuck. The most convincing is to allow the formerly elevated and advanced skin to re-adhere to the underlying flattened and tightened tummy muscles. By 4 weeks after surgery, the adherence is complete. Wearing a... more

Tummy tuck garments and swelling

It takes 3-4 months for the lymphatic channels to reconnect after a TT so some patients will experience proplonged swelling with their garment off. Maybe wean off the garment, increase your exercise, and massage the area. It will get better.