Tummy Tuck Swelling Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

How Long Does Tummy Tuck Surgery Swelling Last?

I had a tummy tuck about 3 weeks ago. How long should I expect the swelling to last?

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Pubic Area Appears Bigger After Tummy Tuck

I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters...

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Tummy Tuck - Swelling After 4 Weeks

I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and I am still swolen, but I am beginning to be concerned that my stomach will not look much less than it does with the...

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Post Tummy Tuck Swelling - How Long Should It Last?

It has been over 6 months after my tummy tuck and I am still very swollen, especially around my belly button area. Sticks way out when this happens. ...

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What Can I Do to Get Rid of Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

I had a tummy tuck combined with liposuction 30 days ago. I wear a compression garment around the clock. Is there something I can do to help the...

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What is Causing Swelling After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

I'm 22 days post Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction, and having local swelling. Why am I only swollen above incision? What could have cause...

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Why Are my Legs Swollen Weeks After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck May 23rd and am still pretty swollen, but really swollen in my legs (upper thighs). What's going on? And I think I might be losing...

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Bulging Lower Abdomen After Tummy Tuck

My lower abdomen looks round and fat 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck! How can you tell if it is swelling or the final result of the tummy tuck? Any tips? I...

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Solution for Prolonged Abdominal Swelling After Tummy Surgery?

I had tummy tuck surgery on 12/26/08. I lost a drain 10 days after, then my right side started swelling. My dr. did additional surgery after 1mo to...

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Should I Still Have Swelling One Year After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

It will be a year on September 5, 08 sinc my tummy tuck, lipsuction and body lift and thigh lift. My stomach is still swollen and it can swell within...

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Normal to Have Stomach Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and I want to know will my upper stomach go down. I am very flat down by my pubic region. I am having...

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Consequences of Not Wearing the Binder After Tummy Tuck?

I'm 9 days post op Tummy Tuck. I was asked to wear a binder for 6-8 weeks if not my stomach would get bigger. It it is very uncomfortable and caused...

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Massage for Reducing Swelling from Seroma?

What is the correct way to do the massage for reducing or prevent the swelling from a seroma? after TT

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Swelling Has Increased After Stopping Compression and Resuming Exercise. What to Do?

6 weeks PO from Full Tummy Tuck with waist lipo. Was advised to stop wearing compression at 6 wks PO and allowed to start running for exercise. Within...

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Where Should my Compression Binder be Positioned?

I had a TT/Lipo about 3 weeks ago. I developed a seroma which is drained every 3-4 days. I was wearing the garment around my love handles thinking it...

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Tummy Tuck Without Drainage Vs. with Drains?

Does it make a difference on swelling? I notice that people who have Tummy Tucks without drainage seem to be more swollen than tummy tucks done with....

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Darkened Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 months ago, and my belly button is very dark and big/swelling. What caused this, and can this be corrected? Is there a topical...

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Swelling Flanks After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Liposuction 9 days ago. I still have my drains, and a lot of swelling in the flank area. Is this normal?...

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

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...

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Increased Swelling Above the Incision Normal After Tummy Tuck?

Today, I woke up with increased swelling 2-3 inches above my incision from Tummy Tuck. I feel more uncomfortable and have increased...

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How Long Until Swelling and Seroma from Tummy Tuck Go Away?

Hi, I had a tummy tuck just over 4 weeks ago. I went back about 10 days later; they said I had a seroma, and they used 4 large syringes to drain it....

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Swollen Groin After Tummy Tuck

Is it normal to have a lot of swelling at the groin area 2 weeks after a tummy tuck? I feel like some water just sitting there...

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Is Pouched-look After Tummy Tuck Swelling?

Is the pouched look 4 weeks after tummy tuck just swelling? I had a full Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago and now I'm nervous because I still look like I have a...

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Can Working out Too Soon After Tummy Tuck Ruin Results?

I started exercising at 10 weeks after Tummy Tuck, and I am extremely swollen. Should I stop exercising or will that not help at this point?

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Swelling over my Tummy Tuck Incision - Is This Normal?

My tummy tuck was 24 days ago, and i am worried that the ridge of swelling over my incision will not go down. It still looks like i have some overhang...

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Is This My Final Tummy Tuck Result at 11 weeks?

I had a full TT and MR and new belly button on 3/3/11. I am 11 post op and feel rounded standing up and flabby sitting down. My PS said it could be...

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Swollen Love Handles Normal After Tummy Tuck?

Due to weight loss I had an abdominoplasty three weeks ago. Now the skin is tight and flat, but my love handles are sticking out as thought they are...

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Tummy Tuck Stomach NOT Flat at All - Torn Sutures, Swelling, Crappy Job?

So i got a tummy tuck, its been exactly 4 weeks now. it was SO flat at 2.5 weeks. i am a SMALL girl, im not overweight, i had a baby and had BAD loose...

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Stretch Marks and Swelling After Tummy Tuck

I had a Tummy Tuck and I still have some stretch marks. My stomach looks way better, but I'm concerned that when the swelling goes down, I'll back to...

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How Soon Can I Return to my Office After Tummy Tuck?

Hi everyone. I have lost weight and have some loose skin on my belly. The only thing holding me back from getting a Tummy Tuck is the recovery time....

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Could Muscles Have Relaxed After Tummy Tuck?

I am 6 weeks post FTT with diastasis recti & umbilical hernia repair. My abdomen is still very swollen. I still wear my compression garment w/a...

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Should I Be More Proactive About Swelling After Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck 12 weeks ago. My lower abdomen is unnaturally swollen. I had it aspirated 1 ½ weeks ago; only 18ccs were removed. I look...

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How Do I Know if the Swelling Has Subsided from Tummy Tuck?

It had been 12 days since my Tummy Tuck and I can't fit into my jeans yet. Is this normal? I thought I would be smaller. I don't have the roll of fat...

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What Can I Do About the Fluid After Tummy Tuck?

My stomach is still swollen, hard, and sore 2 months after Tummy Tuck surgery. The fluid has been removed 3 times. The doctor released me and said it...

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Very Sore Spot After Tummy Tuck

I had abdominoplasty (extensive muscle repair without any liposuction) 5 months ago to correct a severe diastasis recti that was causing back pain and...

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6 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck - Still Numb And Very Swollen - Is This Normal?

6months ago i have a a tummy tuck and breast augmentation and lift all at once the breast part is fine but my abs are at times tender to the touch...

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Seroma or Normal Swelling 15 Weeks After Tummy Tuck?

Im at 15 weeks after tummy tuck and liposuction and I seem to have a pouch in the lower part of my belly I saw my doctor 4 weeks ago, he used a...

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How to Tell if It's Swelling or Dog Ears After a Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck 13 days ago. I am very concerned about the 2 ends of my incision the are very swollen and tender and a little hard. Is this what is...

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6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck: Still Swollen and Wrinkled

I am 6 weeks out from a modified tt and mr. modified because i kept my bb. i look like i need a tt more than before the surgery and wish i could of...

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How Long Should I Expect my Vagina & Labia to Be Swollen After Tummy Tuck?

Had tummy tuck 11 days ago, vagina & labia are swollen looks deformed. How long will this last? Is there something I can do to speed up the...

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Muscle Repair Failure or Swelling After Tummy Tuck?

I am just wondering if there is a way to differentiate between a muscle repair failure and swelling. I am almost 3 months Tummy Tuck post-op, and my...

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15 Days Post TT. Still Swollen and Have a Bulge Above my Belly Button. Is It Normal?

I am 15 days post TT and muscle repair. I had a huge diastasis. I know i'm still swollen, I noticed i'm more swollen in the area above my...

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Will Tummy Tuck Swelling Subside if I Lose Weight?

I've gained about 10 lbs since I had a Tummy Tuck a year and a half ago. My right side did not heal as well as my left. It looks puffy/swollen now,...

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Seriously Swollen or Fluid or Dog Ears? (photo)

I had a full tummy tuck 18 days ago.No lipo doctor said i didnt need it im very unhappy about my results.ive posted on here before just kinda seeing...

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Does Exercise Help with Swelling?

I have had a tummy tuck with lipo of my back. I know it will be a few month before my swelling goes does down, but I would like to know if when i...

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Uneven Abdomen After Tummy Tuck

My abs are irregular after Tummy Tuck. The tighter areas are sunken, and the more loose areas are blooped out. It has been over 5 months--what is...

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Is Swollen Pubic Area After Tummy Tuck Permanent?

After 4 weeks, I am still swollen but I am concerned that around my pubic area is more swollen and look kinda high. Will that go away or stay like...

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Is It Normal That my Tummy Looks Bigger Now Than Before?

I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and my stomach looked flatter before than it does now. I'm concern that it is because of my diet and I wish I can...

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8mm Separation in Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and no liposuction 6 weeks ago. Im 5"2 and 90lb so my surgeon felt there was no need for lipo...

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Tummy Tuck Swelling After 10 Weeks

I want to know if this swelling looks normal for 10 weeks after tummy tuck my doctor says its not fluid he inserted a needle in my abdomen and nothing...

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OK Not to Wear Compression Garment After Tummy Tuck with Lipo?

I had tt with lipo of the flanks, bra, and back area on june 22. I having a hard time with pressure garment it's very hard to get in and out of...

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Belly Button Pain and Swelling Four Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Lipo

I am four weeks post op from a tummy tuck and lipo. I am experiencing a bit of discomfort in my belly button, ands welling more in my lower abdomen. I...

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Will Post-tummy Tuck Swelling Stretch my Skin Again?

Hi - I am a 27 year-old female who had a full tummy tuck 6 weeks ago. I am in great physical condition - in fact the dr. didn't need to do fat...

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After 7 Weeks Post Op I Still Feel Swollen - Is This Normal or This is my Final Result?

I wear my garment 24/7 except to bath, I am scared that if I stop using it I will mess up the healing process and I the swelling wont go away... now I...

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Tummy Tuck and Lipo Swelling Worse After Removing Drains

I'm just under three weeks since having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on my backside, flanks and outer thighs. I had two drains that were pulled at two weeks...

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Is It Normal to Have Swelling Around the Lower Back and Thighs After a Tummy Tuck?

I have a tummy tuck and breast lift 11 days ago and am still quite swollen around my entire mid section (including lower back) and my inner and outer...

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Is Tummy Tuck Swelling Long-term or Permanent?

I read this on a message board concerning swelling after a tummy tuck:"...the lymph normally flows towards the groin, but after surgery it cannot...

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Swollen Labia After Tummy Tuck?

I Am 4 Days Post Tummy Tuck Both Thighs and Left Labia Are Swollen Should I Call my PS? Is it normal to have labia and both legs to be swollen....

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Why Doc Only Did TT Without Lipo, Will I Have to Go Back in for Lipo of Sides. I Wanted to Get Everything Needed for Contour

Iam 5'9 weigh 185, had a belly with belly button that had a frown from weight loss and a lot of thick hagging skin. went for consult ask PS for TT...

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Is It Normal To Swell After Tummy Tuck, Lipo and Muscle Repair?

One minute im swollen up in my back and stomach, under my arms where lipo was done, and the next min i feel like im ok then if i cough, which i do...

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9 Weeks Since my TT - Am I Still Swollen?

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...

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5 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck and I Feel Pouchy Again - Swelling or Stretched Muscles?

I'm Almost 5 Weeks Post Op Tummy Tuck and I Feel Pouchy Again...How Can I Tell That Its Swelling or my Stomach Muscles Pouching? When I use to...

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Is It Normal to Have Swelling After Removing an Abdominal Binder?

Hi I'm 5 weeks post op. Had a full tummy tuck with liposuction. My doctor advised me to wear my compression garment 24h a day for 4 weeks. The...

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4 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck My Pubic Area Is More Swollen Than Before. Is This Normal?

2 weeks ago my pubic area is more swollen than before. Is it normal?

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Belly Button Look Like a Cross Between an Innie and an Outie After TT?

I am 19 days post op from a tummy tuck. I am very satisfied with my results with the exception of my belly button. It looks like a cross between an...

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Is It Normal to Swell Up 3 Wks Post Mini TT Just Below Navel?

I am 3 wks post extended mini tt with muscle repair. I noticed that since I transition from a real tight girdle to a stage 2 compression girdle from...

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5 Months After my Tummy Tuck with Lipo, and Looks Like I'm 3 Months Pregnant Sometimes

I feel like I am 3 months pregnant woman sometimes; when I have my stomach suck in is fine but when I don't this is how I look I include some...

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Swollen Navel and Uneven Stomach 5 Months After Tummy Tuck

June20th 2010 I did my tummy tuck along with umbilical hernia.my area above the navel is swollen.left part of my stomach the fat is not removed.my...

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Swelling over Tummy Tuck Incision

Over my Tummy Tuck incision line, my belly sticks out about an inch. I think it is swelling, but I am not sure! How can I tell, and how long is this...

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Pain, Swelling and Spasms 2 Weeks Post-Tummy Tuck - Normal?

I have been feeling great and am two weeks post op tt. So yesterday morning I did alittle house work. Well last night I felt very swollen with spasms....

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How Long Will Swelling Around T-tuck Incision Last? Can I Take Something to Make It Go Away? (photo)

I'm 11 days post-op after having a diastasis repair & tummy tuck (they also fixed a hernia). I'm swollen above the incision area but...

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5 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Been Draining Seroma for 4 Months Now

There doesn't appear to be any fluid at this point, but the swelling is severe. It begins right above the incision and is in the exact area that...

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Ultrasound Therapy After Tummy Tuck?

I am nearly 3 weeks post tummy tuck with lipo. I am thrilled with my results, but the tightness from swelling is bothering me. I went back to work...

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Upper Abdominal Pain and Swelling After Tummy Tuck

Hi I had a TT 6 weeks ago. About 2 weeks ago I developed slight swelling and pain in my upper abdomen in the area above my belly button. I saw my PS...

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Why Do I Have Bulging 7 1/2 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck?

I had my tummy tuck on 3/29/10 and up until about 1 1/2 months ago I was ecstatic with my results. I now have midsection swelling or a...

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Is It Normal for TT to Feel Lower Belly Swelling That is Hard After 13 Weeks?

I had tt with lipo flanks and lower back, after 13 weeks all of my lower belly swells and gets hard/thick feels tight towards the afternoon. Still...

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Swelling of Hips with Abdominoplasty Normal?

7 1/2 weeks ago I had an abdominoplasty with muscle tightening and lipo of the flanks. I'm still seeing swelling of the flanks with no real...

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My Doctor Aspired Fluid but Nothing Came Out - What Now?

I got tummy tuck four months ago....but my stomach look really big after taking a needle to aspire fluid nothing came out my doctor told me to wear my...

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Swelling Above Incision 1 Month After Tummy Tuck, Is this Normal? (photo)

I had a TT about a month ago. I didn't have massive weight loss, lost about 50 pounds over a year or so, but there was loose skin from having 3...

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Will Definition in the Abs Be Achieved After Tummy Tuck?

How long will swelling last? Also, will it be all around back waist and buttock area? Will I have abs after?

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Is It Normal to Have Uneven Swelling After a Tummy Tuck?

Is it normal to have the right side of the abd more swollen than the left?? and after my md took off my Jp drain it's been a week 1/2 and my other...

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Swollen Flanks / Newly Acquired Muffin Top 1 Year After Full Tummy Tuck

Im 5'6 130 pounds. I needed a tt to get rid of the extra skin from kids. Now my stomach/flanks appear larger than before.My right side has a dog...

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Belly Button Swelling After Exercising, 1 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck, Normal?

I am 1 mnth post tt and was plodding happily along recovery road til 5 days ago when I walked on treadmill for 30 mins with grad 4.5. By the end I was...

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TT Swelling or Weight Gain?

I'm about 6 wks post. I can't tell if I'm still swollen or if I'm gaining weight due to not exercising as much prior to surgery. I am...

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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...

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After 5 Weeks of Tummy Tuck/lipo, my Abdomen Began Swelling and Continues to Increase. Should I Worry? (photo)

Right after surgery not much swelling, everything great. surgery was on nov 14. Before Christmas I noticed swelling in my abdomen. I measured my...

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"Swell Hell" after Tummy Tuck

I was complaining I had a 37 inch waist, and was very swollen only a few weeks post op. Well from last night to today I have a 42 inch waist and feel...

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Swelling/uneveness from TT - Flat Tummy but Uneven Hips?

I am 3 wks post ops from a TT. Didnt have much swelling & wear my compression garment 24/7. Only remove to bath. My stomach still has no feelings,...

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Post Tummy Tuck Compression Garment for Mons Pubis, Which Brands are Best?

Helo Docs, I had a TT 3 weeks ago, my surgeon just had me in an abdominal binder and recommends spanx, however due to the binder rising, my mons pubis...

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Is an Uneven Waistline After Tummy Tuck Normal?

I had a tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks 12 days ago, but the shape on my waistline are uneven. One side is more curvy than the other. Could it be...

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Hard Ball in the Lower Abdomen 8 Weeks After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

I had a tummy tuck with an umbilical hernia repair 8 weeks ago. I was told by my doctor that after 4 weeks I could lay flat without the binder on....

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Are the Deeper Sutures Always Removed After Tummy Tuck?

I had a complete Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) on May 1, 2009, and I am healing fairly well. However, the deeper sutures that have the ends protruding...

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3 1/2 Months Post Tummy Tuck Still Swollen an Very Very Tight, Normal??

Internal muscles still very very very tight!!! Muscles feel sore if I massage them for to long. If I don't wear my garment I swell up in the area...

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4 Weeks Post Op from Tummy Tuck and Lipo on Hips. Now I Am Getting a Muffin Top.

I am 4 weeks post op. I had a full tummy tuck and lipo on my hips. I was very flat till 2 weeks ago and now I have a muffin top. How can this be? I...

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I Have Had a T-tuck 2 Years Ago & I Still Have Swelling Above my Scar. Is This Normal?

My stomach is hard as a rock & when I try to exercise my back is in excruciating pain. Do you have any idea what may be the cause of this?

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What Things Should I Avoid to Minimize Swelling After a Tummy Tuck

Things to avoid to minimize swelling after a tummy tuck in terms of diet and physical activities? I am almost 8 weeks post op and tend to notice days...

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Swelling and Tightening Normal After Tummy Tuck?

I had Tummy Tuck in January. I had no problems, but over the last 2 weeks, I have experienced swelling, especially to my left hand side, and I also...

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How Long Will Upper Abdomen Be Sore and Swollen After Tummy Tuck?

When does the upper portion of abdominals (above belly button) not swell or be sore? This is happening daily. The area is all around my belly button....

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4 Days Post Op. When Does Swelling Go Down? When Does Belly Button Tuck In?

Have to say after taking a shower this morning I am feeling incredible compared to the previous 3 days! =) I have this edge/roll like thing going on...

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Is It Too Early to Go Back to Work?

I had breast augmentation and tummy tuck w/ smart lipo. I returned to work after 38 days. My work involves heavy lifting, pushing and pulling. I am an...

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Is It Possible to Ruin a Tummy Tuck Without Feeling Pain?

I recently had a mini abdominoplasty, im 5 weeks post-op. And everytime i look at my stomach i feel like there isnt really change compared to before...

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Has my Tummy Tuck Muscle Repair Come Undone?

I am 4 months post op and still have significant swelling, especially in my upper abs. But I am wondering if it is indeed swelling or has my muscle...

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"Spare Tire" like swelling after TT!!!!???!

I had a tummy tuck 4 days ago. I had a large ammount of loose skin from a 110lb weight loss. I had a HUGE pannus removed that humg over my pubic...

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Is There Anything I Can Do to Relieve Swelling After a Tummy Tuck?

I have been wearing my binder constantly only to take off for about 2 hours per day and am very swollen from below the belly button down to the pubic...

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Above Tummy Tuck Incision Line. Swelling? Fluid? Sponge Like Fluid? I'm Confused.

@ 2wks removed drain tube(1 tube was placed on the side). There are swelling above incision line on both side. PS swears there are some fluid. Each...

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Swelling and Numbness 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Normal?

Its been 6 week since i had my tummy tuck and lipo in the love handle. is it common to still feel swelling and numb?

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Normal to Have Swelling and Sore Muscles 12 Weeks After Tummy Tuck?

I had full abdominoplasty 12 weeks ago. My weight has always been 108-112lbs (have had 3 children). But I feel I still have abd swelling, if I dont...

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Lower Intestinal Problems After Tummy Tuck

I had tummy tuck and breat augmentation on 20th feb had bad reaction to meds and was left badly constipated and then got partial bowel blockage,used...

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Can I Take Bloating Pills Such As Diurex to Reduce Swelling After Lipo and Tummy Tuck?

Also when can I resume taking thermogenic pills?

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Swelling and Pain After Tummy Tuck 9 Months Ago

Had tummy tuck 9 months ago still swelling and pain on the right side below my belly, have a cyst.

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Normal Vs Abnormal Swelling After Tummy Tuck

Today i am 3 weeks post op from tummy tuck and lipo. i have done very well. walking upright after 1 week. scar healing perfectly with no infections or...

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Prolonged Swelling (2 Weeks or More) After Lymphatic Massage

I had tummy tuck 9 months ago, also have been diagnosed with fatty necrosis in the lower abdominal area. I have received 2 sessions of lymphatic...

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6 Weeks Post Op a TT, Mini Inner Thigh Tuck and Breast Augmentation.Swelling....

Swelling in the lower area occasionally makes me appear larger then when I first had the TT. When the swelling goes down, the skin is not as taught. I...

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Recurring Hematoma 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck

I had a tummy tuck 12 days ago, drains was taken out 7 days post op, 2 days later, fluid started to build up, on day 10, it became extremely...

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Is It Possible to Have a Post Tummy Tuck/hernia Injury 2 Months Out?

I had abdominoplasty and umbical hernia surgery 2 months ago. No lipo. I have not done any strenous exercise or lifting. Out of the blue, I...

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Bromelain and Amica long term to combat "swell hell"?

Any of you vets out there...did you continue taking Bromelain and Amica throughout the 3-6 month period to combat "swell hell"? My thinking...

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Is it Normal to Still be Swollen 4 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck w/o Lipo?

I had an endoscopic tummy tuck w/o lipo or skin removal in mid-June 2011. I am petite at 95 Ibs. and 5'3. When I try to exercise, vacuum, or for...

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Is a Hot, Swollen Tummy and Fever Normal 2wks Post Full Tummy Tuck?

I am 2 wks post full tummy tuck and developed a fever. Have now been on atibiotics for 2 days. Today my tummy is hot and very swollen which it has not...

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Still Have Pain and Swelling 1.5 Years After Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty 1.5 yrs later It's been sometime now since my surgery and I am still in a lot of discomfort from sternum to pelvis. I had a seroma...

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I Had a Tummy Tuck over 2 Weeks Ago and I Am Still Really Swollen. Is This Normal?

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Ascites or Seroma from Tummy Tuck?

I had a TT 8 months ago and the swelling in my stomach never went down, it seems to be getting bigger. Also I cannot take deep breaths and I feel...

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Loose or Swelling? 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck - Will It Get Worse?

After my TT I was not able to "pinch" any extra skin... today I wanted to take 2 weeks photos and I noticed that not only i get a roll when...

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Is It Normal to Have a Swelled Up Navel 10 Months After TT?

I had a tummy tuck 10 months ago n I've being feeling disconfort on my navel,it's considerably stiking out of it's hole.If i wear the...

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Seroma After Tummy Tuck: Doctor Says It's Dry

My ps drained a 40cc seroma above my belly button 2 weeks after a TT. One week later, it seems like the lump is back, so I went to my general Dr and...

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Why Am I Rounder at 9 Weeks Post Op Than I Was at 6 Weeks Post Op?

I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair 9 wks ago. I weighed 135 going in and I now weigh 120. I would wake up flatter in the mornings & swell...

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3 Months Post Tummy Tuck - Should I Still Have Swelling?

I had an ETT with MR and Lipo on Dec 2, so I am now 3 months out. I feel like I have "permanent" swelling - it looks like this all day, so I...

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Could Distended Lower Abs After Tummy Tuck Be A Seroma?

I am 5 weeks post tummy tuck. My upper abs are very flat but right below my incision is extremely distended . It's as though I have a donut around...

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Pitting Edema After Tummy Tuck

I am 3 weeks post op with my tummy tuck and my incision and the area around it is hard. There is some pitting edema as well. Is this normal? It's...

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What Can You Do to Relieve Tummy Tuck Swelling?

I'm 1 week post op and I'm starting to swell. I knew it would happen and I know it will go away, but damn it's uncomfortable. Anything you...

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Is It Normal for my Upper Thighs to Be Swollen After Extended Abdominoplasty?

I had an extended abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago, and appreciate that there is a lot of swelling in the tummy area. However, my upper thighs are also very...

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Could Over Exertion be Causing Post Tummy Tuck Swelling?

I am a single mom with three young kids that have me on the go. I had a full TT 6 weeks ago but I am still very swollen from belly button down. I wear...

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I Had a Tummy Tuck W/o Lipo (I Have Leyden Factor V) in August 2010

And wore regular girdle-typebinders until December. I've had swelling and hardness in my abdomen since the surgery. To date, I feel my waist and...

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Is it normal to have 25 lbs removed and only 9 lbs. register on the scale post op?

Hi , I had a tummy tuck 9 days ago. They removed 13.6 lbs od stomach fat and approx 4.5 kg of fat from liposuction. All together he removed apprx 25...

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10 Wks After Hernia Repair and "Tightening" Things Up from Diastasis, Still Have Swelling, Normal?

I had diastasis, umbilical and ventral hernia. I had follow up a week later and general surgeon said my pregnancy stretched and weakened abdominal...

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Working out 11 Weeks Post Op, Full TT with Muscle Repair - Swelling

I went back to the gym at my 11 week mark.I did resume light exercise at 6 weeks however arthritis in my knee put a halt to that.I did 10 sprints at...

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Swelling Above Incision 40days Post Op - Suggestions? (photo)

My experienced, board certified PS says she has never seen this condition before. I am all pooched out above the incision line but flat below. It was...

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Is Hardness and Swelling Normal 3 Months After a TT?

I feel like i wake up in the morning and i look flat, then after only a few hours i look like this. when you have a TT are you supposed to still have...

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8 Wks Tt P/o. Rt Side Near End of Incision Much Swollen and Will Not Subside.

I'm fairly happy with the result. Considering 8wks P/O F/TT. I question myself why my PS have made incision differently. Lt is low&straight...

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Hoe Can I Tell if Swelling is Seroma or Hematoma Post TT?

I am post TT and am wearing a binder 24/7. Today I noticed an area of swelling around my incision that is slightly painful. The pain is what caused me...

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Tummy Tuck Swelling Getting Worse 3 Weeks Post-op

I had a tummy tuck 3 1/2 weeks ago. At first my swelling seemed very little. Now after the 3 week mark, I am so swollen that it feels like the...

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Pressure Against Ribcage Following Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair

I had a tummy tuck and repair of an umbilical hernia one week ago. The drainage tubes were removed two days ago. My problem is the swelling and...

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I Am Getting More Swelling in my Stomach and I Am on my Six Weeks After my Abdominoplasty

Is this normal to have more swelling after 6 weeks the surgery.

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Is It Normal to Gain Weight the First Couple of Days After a Tummy Tuck W/lipo?

I had a great tummy tuck with lipo just a couple of days ago..looks great so far. Jumped on the scale, very surprised to of gained 6 pounds....

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I Am 4 Weeks Post Op TT, What is to Be Expected 4 Week Point? Is My Healing Process Normal?

I was feeling pretty good until 3days ago, not much swelling, pretty normal activity.Now when I sleep my muscles in my stomach get very hard and feel...

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I've Heard Stories of Tummy Tuck Swelling 2 Years Post-op. Is This True?

Im due to have a tt in dec, i have a constant protruding tummy that gets worse as i eat. my concern is: reading threads on tt they say they are still...

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Bulging 2.5 Months After Tummy Tuck, Could this be More than Swelling or Water Retention? (photo)

I had a full tummy tuck on 09/02/11 + lipo of the flanks. I'm now 2.5 mo post-op.I'm concerned about a bulge going from 1in under the belly...

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Tummy Tuck One Side Swelling and Hardening After 2 Weeks, What Should I Do?

I hade full tummy tuck 2 weeks ago, i feel good already but im not to happy my belly button is to small,my left side already feel very normal but my...

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How Can I Tell If I Have Weight Gain or If It's Just Swelling After Tummy Tuck?

I had a full tummy tuck,lipo of flanks,thighs on1/20/11. I had low swelling but from 3 to 6 months I was swelling face, hands, legs tummy. went down...

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Loose Skin or Just Swollen? (1 Week Post Op)

Only been 7 days since full tummy tuck with muscle tightening. When standing straight (tried) tummy looks real flat but when sitting down. I see a lot...

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Can Swelling Remain in the Upper Abdomen 4 Months Post Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I'm wanting to know if what swelling above the belly button is normal after this many months? I wake up semi-flat (pic included) and then by the...

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4 Weeks out of Surgery, my Stomach is Still Really Hard. Is That Swelling?

My surgeon said there was nothing text book about my TT. Also my pubic mound I'll call it is really hard and sticks out alot more that it did...

Does Everyone Who Undergoes a Tummy Tuck Get the Ken Doll Look?

Does the Ken Doll syndrome depend on how each persons lymph nodes are affected by the tummy tuck surgery?

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Once Swelling Subsides from Tummy Tuck, Will Scar Appear Lower?

I had a tummy tuck a little over a week ago. My incision seems to look a little higher than I thought, but my pubic region is very swollen. Once the...

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Over 3 Months Post Op TT, MR and Lipo to Hips..Swelling is Worse, Why?

I am a little over 3 months post op TT, MR and lipo to hips, I had the quilting version done and no drains were required. I was wondering I feel more...

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I Had Tummy Tuck and Lipo 8 Weeks Ago, And Still Have Swelling, Around The Incision Especially. Is This Normal?

I had tummy tuck 8 weeks ago and still swollen on my tummy, specially the scar.is this normal?

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How Long Does Painful Swelling Last After Abdominoplasty?

Tomorrow will be 1 week post-op, and my abdomen looks/feels very swollen. When I take my garment off to wash, it swells to the point of pain and the...

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Snowboard Fall - 6mo After TT - Now Swollen & Numb(er)

Hi, I am F,26,125lbs,6mo PO after TT I had a hard/fast fall(snowboarding, much worse than usual) while snowboarding, right after i felt a bruise right...

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Waist Measures Larger 1 Week Post Op- Normal?

I had a full tummy tuck one week ago. My waist was very small and my best asset. I had no fat to lipo so the only thing that was done was to pull the...

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Do You Continue to Bloat Pre and During Menustration After Tummy Tuck?

Can't determine whether I'm swelling or if I am experiencing systems of menustration.

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How Can I Help my Swelling Go Down After Tummy Tuck??

I had a tummy tuck 1 week ago. I have swelling mainly on my sides and above the scar line. How can I assist the swelling to go down? Is rest the...

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Swelling 8 Months Post TT, What's The Cause?

I am 44 y.o. female w/ full TT and lipo 8 mos ago. I still feel VERY swelled & bloated. The swelling is concentrated right above the scar line,...

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VERY Swollen 5 Months After Tummy Tuck: Should I Be Worried?

My Dr. did plication. Not the normal down the middle she did up and down to both sides to give me a smaller waist. This was 21 weeks ago. I am very...

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Painful, Swollen Lymph Nodes 3 Weeks After TT- What Is This?

Exactly what is the deal with lymph nodes and tummy tuck incision? What group/groups are effected? I have such pain going into my third week, on my...

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Tummy Tuck for Swollen Stomach

In past 3 years my stomach has swelled up larger than when I was 9 months pregnant,and weight gain. Had sonogram of abdomen and nothing seen, had...

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How Fragile Am I After Having a Tummy Tuck?

I fell on my butt pretty hard yesterday and could feel my abdominals get jolted and strain when I landed. My midsection seems more swollen after that....

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Uneven Swelling - How Do I Know if It is Fluid?

Thank you Doctors for the answers to my previous question. All helpful and one was very funny and helpful (restored my s.o.h) The swelling is above...

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Seroma to Lower Back After Tummy Tuck and Lipo... What Can I Do?

I am 16 days post op from a full tummy tuck, lipo, and fat transfer to the buttocks. I had some complications, ended up needing 7 units of blood....

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10 Days Post Tummy Tuck: Is it Normal for Swelling to Make my Breasts Bigger?

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Still Swelling at 16 Weeks Post TT, is that Normal??

At 3 weeks my upper and lower abdomen were flat and I had very little swelling. At six weeks I started to swell in the upper abdomen and now at 16...

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Normal Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair Recovery?

I had a tummy tuck and hernia repair 7 weeks ago. The last 3 days I have had some swelling between the belly button and the scar. Is this normal or...

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Can Being Premenstrual Contribute to Significant Swelling While Recovering from Tummytuck?

I am 4 weeks post op today and have noticed that my midsection has begun to swell quite a bit. No "water bed" motion except in my mons area....

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Tummy Tuck Swelling 3 Months PO Normal?

I had a breast reduction and tummy tuck on Dec. 19, 2011. I still have swelling under my new belly button. I've been told it will take months...

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Swelling and Loss of Sensation After Tummy Tuck, When Will It Subside?

I had a TT 12 weeks ago, 80% of the swelling has gone down but my stomach still has swelling especially in the lower abdomen and mons pubis area. My...

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Is It Normal to See a Small Stomach Pooch when Sitting After Tummy Tuck?

Dear wonderful doctors, i am 26 years old single lady and was overweight, I made lots of efforts to lose 32 kilos over periods of time..i had full...

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Tummy Tuck - When Will I Feel the Difference?

I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks and 4 days ago and I feel fatter now then I did before the surgery! I can barely fit into my fat clothes! Pleas help.

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Really Bad Cough 1 Week Post-Op TT, Now BB is Really Swollen, Should I Be Concerned?

I have not worn compression garments as my PS doesn't use them it was a full TT no lipo and my BB is now swollen and feels tender no redness is...

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Swelling 2 Months After Tummy Tuck

I had a tummy tuck on January 17, two month ago. My belly is swollen and I feel that it is more swollen than what it was a month ago. Does the...

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Swelling 9 Months After Tt/lipo to Flanks. Is That Normal?

I m still swollen after 9 months. Is that normal?? My hands are get swollen too.. do u think its all connect to the tt???

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4 Weeks Post-op - Should I Still Be Wearing Padding Between my Binder and Scar?

I am still wearing padding (combine ABD Pad) between my biinder (which is rough) and my scar. How long I should do this for and could this be causing...

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How Will my Ps Fix my Bb? It's off Center After Surgery. Can It Be Done at Office?

Had full tt w minimal lipo. Had major Swelling first day post op ( ps says From walking up stairs) and bb healed Off center . Also small bulge above...

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Can High Altitude Increase Swelling After Tummy Tuck?

I am 8 weeks post tummy tuck. For the past week I have been on a business trip to the mountains. I have not been active. Basically sitting in meetings...

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