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9 Weeks Since my TT - Am I Still Swollen?

asked 1 year ago by Curvy Diva in Cali
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 842 times
Tags: abdomen, female, swelling

I've had a TT on May 19, 2010. So far I am not too happy with the results. Below are some before and after pictures. My PS says that I am still swollen, but am I really. I still have the curve in my belly. That is what I do not like. I was hoping to be much flatter. My PS did not do a full TT that I paid for, he did not re-position my belly button... could this be the problem?

2 answers to 9 Weeks Since my TT - Am I Still Swollen?

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Tummy tuck Swelling?

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the surgical results and the apparent miscommunication you have had with your plastic surgeon. Generally, swelling after tummy tuck surgery can take months to subside and it can take up to 1 year for skin redraping to occur. The mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Given the pre-operative condition, I believe you have a reasonable outcome. There does not appear to be much swelling  but your results could definitely be improved with diet to reduce visceral fat (intraabdominal fat around your organs causing abdominal fullness) and exercise using a core strengthening regimen such as Pilates. Give it about 3 months to see overall improvement see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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