2 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck and Increased Swelling, Is this Normal When Taking off Compression Garment?

asked 7 months ago by KAB32 in Simi Valley, CA
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, compression garment, pain, swelling

I had a full TT a little over 2 weeks ago and was taken out of the compression garment 3 days ago. Since then I have had increased swelling throughout my stomach. I also have some increased pain. Is this something that normally happens when the compression garment comes off or should I be worried?

6 answers to 2 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck and Increased Swelling, Is this Normal When Taking off Compression Garment?

Increased swelling of the abdominal wall a two weeks after a tummy tuck

It is quite common to have some increased swelling several weeks after a tummy tuck and this may be further exacerbated by discontinuing wearing the binder and with greater activity levels. Some sporadic discomfort and isolated pains are also common. What you need to be sure of is that the swelling is related to intrinsic swelling of the tissues (skin and fat) and not as a result of fluid accumulation on the abdominal wall. Make sure that your plastic surgeon is aware of the situation as... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Swelling after tummy tuck

Every plastic surgeon manages their patients a little differently after surgery. Because it takes roughly 4-6 weeks for all the swelling to resolve after a tummy tuck, I generally have my patients wear their abdominal binders for up to six weeks. If you've noticed a dramatic change in the appearance of your abdomen since removing the garment, you may be dealing with residual swelling or you may have developed a fluid collection called a seroma. Seromas are somewhat... more

Kelly Gallego, MD
Sioux City Plastic Surgeon

www.drgallego.com

Swelling after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. 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 interruption of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Swelling 2 Weeks after Tummy Tuck

It is common to have swelling after a tummy tuck. At this point you should have followed up with your surgeon. If it is getting worse, give your surgeon a call.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Post tummy tuck swelling

It is common for swelling in the early post op period after tummy tuck. Most of it resolves at 6 weeks but a little will persist until 6 months post op. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Increased swelling two weeks post TT after removing Compression Garment

It is normal that you have increased swelling after removing your compression garment this soon after surgery. If you feel more comfortable in the garment, speak to your surgeon and ask permission to wear the garment a little longer for support.

Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
Washington Plastic Surgeon

www.walkerplasticsurgery.com

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