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

November 25, 2011
Asked By:KAB32 in Simi Valley, CA

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?

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June 20, 2017

Answer: Swelling can get worse without garment

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Answer: Swelling after removing compression garment

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