8 Weeks Post OP...Do I Look Swollen? I Have Gained Weight Again, And Have Excess Skin Still? (photo)

I'm 8 wks post op and the swelling just wont go down. I know it takes a while for it to go away, but I don't know if this is going to be my end result. Am I swollen, gained weight or still have excess skin?!? Can't tell if my muscles were pulled back far enough. I see my PS next week and I can't wait.

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8 Weeks Post OP...Do I Look Swollen? I Have Gained Weight Again, And Have Excess Skin Still? (photo)

Based upon the posted photos you do look swollen. Or the muscle repair failed, or there is a seroma/hematoma. Best to be seen ASAP.

Changes will be few.

In eight weeks you should see the major difference. You will have some changes but minimal in my opinion. I would like to see your abdomen flatter and tighter. see video

Look Swollen 8 Weeks after Tummy Tuck

At this point, most swelling would be resolved but it can still get better for up to 1 year. Without seeing your "before" picture, it is hard to say how much improvement you gained. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Swelling will not go down after tummy tuck

Your abdomen is quite prominent for two months after tummy tuck, and most would agree we would prefer a better contour. Swelling to this degree is unlikely at two months. Try to check how things shift when you are flat on your back. If your abdomen is flat in this position and no longer convex then the issue is poor muscular tone and a less than effective rectus repair. If you can pull your stomach in then posture and strengthening may help. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com more

Tummy tuck result at 2 months is not yet "final."

Although much of your post-op swelling has resolved by 2 months post-op, your scars are still pink and immature, and your abdominal tissues still have some lymphatic swelling that will gradually resolve over several more months. However, this swelling is relatively minor compared to the degree of residual protrusion you are showing in your photographs. This can be due to several factors, including one commonly not considered by patients--residual intra-abdominal fatty tissue. In most... more

Early Tummy Tuck Results/Expectations

At eight weeks out, most of your swelling has faded, but you should still expect a significant amount to resolve in the next year or so. In looking at your pics, you seem to be rounded. Are you constipated? Did you have trouble on waking from anesthesia (i.e., popped sutures). Although more improvement is expected, I am not sure you will get a significant improvement to make you happy, but only time will tell. Do have a frank discussion with your ps. sek more

Swelling after Tummy Tuck Surgery

Thank you for your question and photos. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the... more

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ladynic 12 Aug 2012

Hi, I have a question for you. What does your PS say about the swelling and dog ear around the end of your scar? I have the same problem and wonder what your PS said to you about it. Thanks. Good Luck!

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