So i got a drain free tummy tuck almost 4 1/2 weeks ago. I went home with hardly any pain, i didnt even take meds. I was hunched over a few days but then i was ok. When i sit, i still get a "roll" and there is swelling above incision site. Please let me know your thoughts on how i am doing so far and if you think the swelling is normal and if my skin will get tighter. I was pretty slim prior 5'1" 112lbs but after 2 c-sections and stretch marks, i wanted to get a tighter abdomen.
February 21, 2018
Answer: Skin tightness after tummy tuck The skin may tighten a little bit as your wounds heal, but probably not enough for you to notice. If you are only 4.5 weeks postop, I would not evaluate the appearance of your abdomen quite yet. It takes about 4-6 months for all the swelling to be resolved.
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February 21, 2018
Answer: Skin tightness after tummy tuck The skin may tighten a little bit as your wounds heal, but probably not enough for you to notice. If you are only 4.5 weeks postop, I would not evaluate the appearance of your abdomen quite yet. It takes about 4-6 months for all the swelling to be resolved.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Possibility for some skin tightening Swelling can last up to 6 months after any surgical procedure, so it is not common for you to be experiencing swelling at only 4 weeks post op. The incision can swell the most, especially towards the end of the day. (swelling travels downward.) Massaging the lower abdomen in a circular motion a few times a day and help break up some of that swelling and hardness you may be experiencing. Over time, the swelling will resolve and the scars with lighten and fade. Some people may experience some skin retraction following liposuction if that was performed during your procedure as well. It is also important to utilize an abdominal binder for 4-6 weeks after a Tummy Tuck. Compression is key for swelling. Be sure to follow up with a physician to evaluate you and make sure you are healing adequately.Best of luck !
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Possibility for some skin tightening Swelling can last up to 6 months after any surgical procedure, so it is not common for you to be experiencing swelling at only 4 weeks post op. The incision can swell the most, especially towards the end of the day. (swelling travels downward.) Massaging the lower abdomen in a circular motion a few times a day and help break up some of that swelling and hardness you may be experiencing. Over time, the swelling will resolve and the scars with lighten and fade. Some people may experience some skin retraction following liposuction if that was performed during your procedure as well. It is also important to utilize an abdominal binder for 4-6 weeks after a Tummy Tuck. Compression is key for swelling. Be sure to follow up with a physician to evaluate you and make sure you are healing adequately.Best of luck !
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Drain Free Tummy Tuck with TissueGlu You will have swelling in your abdomen for up to 6 months after the procedure. You should wait on any final evaluation of your results until you are fully healed. The drain free part of the procedure won't have any effect on the tightness or lack there of.
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August 10, 2017
Answer: Drain Free Tummy Tuck with TissueGlu You will have swelling in your abdomen for up to 6 months after the procedure. You should wait on any final evaluation of your results until you are fully healed. The drain free part of the procedure won't have any effect on the tightness or lack there of.
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