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I'm Six Weeks out from TT but my Stomach Still Isnt Flat, And There Are Hard/Lumpy Areas. Will It Get Better?

asked 5 months ago by Texas Peach in Tyler, TX
Latest answer by Sheila Bond, MD
Question viewed 136 times
Tags: 6 weeks post-op, final result, flat, hard, lumps

It's lump sided & raised up . and on the other side its hard in a certain spot. will it every flatten down and the nots go away!!!!

4 answers to I'm Six Weeks out from TT but my Stomach Still Isnt Flat, And There Are Hard/Lumpy Areas. Will It Get Better?

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Results after tummy tuck

At six weeks after a tummy tuck, there is often lumpiness and irregularties. Some areas are more swollen than others. This is all normal. Your surgeon may allow gentle massages of the area and check that the compression garment that you are wearing fits correctly. Please follow up with your surgeon and give yourself months for the swelling to even out. Thank you for your question.
Sheila Bond, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon

bondplasticsurgery.com

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Concern about hard, lumpy areas and lack of abdominal flatness 6 weeks post tummy tuck

At 6 weeks post tummy tuck, you still will have a lot of swelling present. This can take several months more - even up to a year - to maximally resolve. At that point in time, you can then more accurately judge the results. Be patient!
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Lumps after Tummy Tuck

AT 6 weeks, swelling and lumps are common. Ask you surgeon if massage will help to smooth things out.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Results?

Thank you for the question. Given that you are only 6 weeks out of your tummy tuck surgery, it is much too early to evaluate the end results of surgery. Generally, the results of surgery improve for the first several months after surgery; it may take a year for the skin to fully redrape. If you have areas of specific concern, your plastic surgeon is in the best position to counsel you after examination. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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