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I Am 1 Week Post Op from Having a Full Tummy Tuck Along with BA. I Look Unusually Swollen Compared to Other Posts?
I am 5'4" 125 lbs 48yr old. I am one week post op to having a full tummy tuck including muscle along with BA implants 350cc silicone. I really like my PS, but my recovery isn't the same as most are describing. I had no drains and I am very swollen like I am pregnant. I was told to not touch my breasts or do any exercises and my waist wrap and support bra were removed on day 5. On my own I am wearing my workout pants to provide some support to my tummy. Should I be concerned?
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Cricket2924
in Charlotte, NC
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Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science
Without an exam it is hard to answer the question. Swelling after surgery is normal and may be due to several things. Keep your post op appointments with your doctor for follow up exams. good Luck Thomas Narsete M.D. Austin, Tx
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Pregnant appearance after TT ?
Swelling after tummy tuck is certainly normal, but you have to ask your PS what is normal or not. You need to evaluated in person. Seromas (fluid collections between the skin flap and the abdominal wall) are not infrequent. They are probably more frequent in patients when drains are not utilized. Seromas are easily treatable and something I, as a surgeon, would want to know about in my own patients. Compression is helpful, but not manditory in all situations...
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Swelling after tummy tuck
Without photos its hard to comment. The best person to answer your question is your surgeon. If you truly look pregnant, there is a high possibility that you have a seroma/fluid collection that will need to be drained. A seroma is not a rare complication and is usually easily treatable.
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Swelling after mommy makeover.
You should ask these questions of your surgeon, who knows the details of your surgery, can examine you, and is responsible for your care. At one week your swelling may normal, but that is a determination your surgeon will make.
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. I Look Unusually Swollen
Without photos I find it not possible to comment on the primary issue. Only a visit to your surgeon will get the right answer here. Swelling is universal
Each surgeon has his/her own post-op instructions. I have my patients wear compression for 4 weeks, but frankly the main reason is to hold dressings intact without having to tape them in the early period after surgery.
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Postoperative Care after Mommy Makeover
Management of patients after mommy makeover does have variability. Although most plastic surgeons place drains for the tummy tuck, nothing is wrong with not placing drains. You should see your plastic surgeon if you are concerned about an abnormal amount of swelling. You need to rule out fluid collection. In addition, the plastic surgeon may or may not recommend a compression garment. I use them for 4 to 6 weeks after surgery...
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Difficult to Evaluate Swelling Without Photos
This question is difficult to answer without photos. Swelling is normal after combined procedures and recovery varies by procedure and patient. Comparisons are not accurate.
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