One week ago I had a full abdominalplasty, muscle repair, and lipo on the upper and lower abdomen and flanks. I feel fine and can walk up right with little pain. But the swelling! I drink water constantly but I'm still 8 pounds heavier than I was when he did the surgery! When am I going to be able to fit into my clothes again? The swelling is especially bad in the upper abdomen.
Answer: Swelling one week post tummy tuck
One week post tummy tuck and liposuction surgery, it is normal for you to have significant swelling. It is important that you follow your surgeon’s post-op care instructions to ensure the best results possible. I provide my patients with an abdominal binder to wear for 4 weeks to help minimize swelling and aid in the healing process. It could take up to 4-6 months for the swelling to subside depending on your activity level. Follow-up with your plastic surgeon to rule out a seroma (fluid accumulation below the skin/subcutaneous flap).
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One week post tummy tuck and liposuction surgery, it is normal for you to have significant swelling. It is important that you follow your surgeon’s post-op care instructions to ensure the best results possible. I provide my patients with an abdominal binder to wear for 4 weeks to help minimize swelling and aid in the healing process. It could take up to 4-6 months for the swelling to subside depending on your activity level. Follow-up with your plastic surgeon to rule out a seroma (fluid accumulation below the skin/subcutaneous flap).
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Weight 8 pounds heavier one week post op recovery tummy tuck abdominoplasty plastic surgery beverly hills Thank you for your questions regarding why you weigh more now than you did before your abdominoplasty and liposuction. This is normal. During your surgery, you are given fluids through an IV. After the surgery, you are also encouraged to drink fluids. Due to the surgery, your body's reaction is to hold onto as much fluid as possible to assist in healing. Once the "coast is clear," your body releases this fluid, and you excrete this extra fluid through your kidneys. This is called post-operative edema or swelling. Compression garments help to minimize the post-operative swelling. You are still encouraged to drink fluid because that is what your body needs. Since you are concerned, I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon just to make sure that this is normal post-operative swelling. However, in most cases, it is almost always just swelling. If you had a history of having to take diuretics or fluid pills in the past, you might need to take a fluid pill to assist in mobilizing some of this fluid. Thank you for the questions regarding weighing more after a tummy tuck. If you have any more questions regarding post-operative weight gain after a tummy tuck, please call my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Weight 8 pounds heavier one week post op recovery tummy tuck abdominoplasty plastic surgery beverly hills Thank you for your questions regarding why you weigh more now than you did before your abdominoplasty and liposuction. This is normal. During your surgery, you are given fluids through an IV. After the surgery, you are also encouraged to drink fluids. Due to the surgery, your body's reaction is to hold onto as much fluid as possible to assist in healing. Once the "coast is clear," your body releases this fluid, and you excrete this extra fluid through your kidneys. This is called post-operative edema or swelling. Compression garments help to minimize the post-operative swelling. You are still encouraged to drink fluid because that is what your body needs. Since you are concerned, I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon just to make sure that this is normal post-operative swelling. However, in most cases, it is almost always just swelling. If you had a history of having to take diuretics or fluid pills in the past, you might need to take a fluid pill to assist in mobilizing some of this fluid. Thank you for the questions regarding weighing more after a tummy tuck. If you have any more questions regarding post-operative weight gain after a tummy tuck, please call my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Why Do I Weigh 8 Pounds Heavier One Week Post Op? Hello The inflammation process can last from 6 months to 1 year, each patient has an individual recovery process. I recommend to be patient, wear your compression garment and follow all other instructions given by your surgeon. If you're still worried don't hesitate to ask your doctor. Good luck. Regards Dr. Israel Mañon Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Why Do I Weigh 8 Pounds Heavier One Week Post Op? Hello The inflammation process can last from 6 months to 1 year, each patient has an individual recovery process. I recommend to be patient, wear your compression garment and follow all other instructions given by your surgeon. If you're still worried don't hesitate to ask your doctor. Good luck. Regards Dr. Israel Mañon Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 7, 2017
Answer: Post Tummy Tuck Weight Gain Hi KylieB, You are only 1 week after surgery! It is completely normal to have swelling and fluid retention at this very early healing stage after a tummy tuck.It can take up to 4-6 months for the swelling to completely subside. Your surgeon should be able to answer all of your concerns at your follow up visits, that should be happening pretty frequently at this point. It is very important that you talk with them about any issues you are experiencing and follow their instructions explicitly.
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Answer: Post Tummy Tuck Weight Gain Hi KylieB, You are only 1 week after surgery! It is completely normal to have swelling and fluid retention at this very early healing stage after a tummy tuck.It can take up to 4-6 months for the swelling to completely subside. Your surgeon should be able to answer all of your concerns at your follow up visits, that should be happening pretty frequently at this point. It is very important that you talk with them about any issues you are experiencing and follow their instructions explicitly.
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April 3, 2017
Answer: Weight Gain After Surgery Weight changes can and do occur after major plastic surgery that is done under general anesthesia. The reason behind the weight gain, more often than not, is the retention of water in the early postop period. This probably is a reflection of the stresses that occur in the body from the surgery, general anesthesia, and the changes that occur transiently in the hormone levels that regulate water retention. I expect that over the course of the next several weeks that your body slowly will eliminate that excess water as it recovers from the stress of surgery and general anesthesia. I expect that your weight will reflect that loss of water over the next few weeks. I hope that answers your question.
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Answer: Weight Gain After Surgery Weight changes can and do occur after major plastic surgery that is done under general anesthesia. The reason behind the weight gain, more often than not, is the retention of water in the early postop period. This probably is a reflection of the stresses that occur in the body from the surgery, general anesthesia, and the changes that occur transiently in the hormone levels that regulate water retention. I expect that over the course of the next several weeks that your body slowly will eliminate that excess water as it recovers from the stress of surgery and general anesthesia. I expect that your weight will reflect that loss of water over the next few weeks. I hope that answers your question.
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Better not to weight yourself right now At this time, please don’t weigh yourself, because you’ll be disappointed that you may be heavier than you were pre-surgery. This is all related to swelling that’s common after surgery. Fluid retention contributes to a heavier weight, but as you heal, you’ll find that the swelling decreases, along with your weight.
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Answer: Better not to weight yourself right now At this time, please don’t weigh yourself, because you’ll be disappointed that you may be heavier than you were pre-surgery. This is all related to swelling that’s common after surgery. Fluid retention contributes to a heavier weight, but as you heal, you’ll find that the swelling decreases, along with your weight.
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