I had diastasis, umbilical and ventral hernia. I had follow up a week later and general surgeon said my pregnancy stretched and weakened abdominal wall but he tightened everything up and repaired hernias and I would be happy in about a month when swelling went down. I still have swelling on upper left side and lower right side looking distorted 10 wks post op. I followed the rules strictly, no heavy lifting at all! is this normal?
July 10, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Tummy Tuck Hi Wannaflatummy, Swelling may still persists for a few more weeks. It's not uncommon for patients to have some degree of swelling for a few months after tummy tuck, not just a few weeks. Keep in close contact with your surgeon so they may rule out any complications like excess fluid collections. You should be fine in the coming weeks. Good luck!
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Tummy Tuck Hi Wannaflatummy, Swelling may still persists for a few more weeks. It's not uncommon for patients to have some degree of swelling for a few months after tummy tuck, not just a few weeks. Keep in close contact with your surgeon so they may rule out any complications like excess fluid collections. You should be fine in the coming weeks. Good luck!
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Swelling following TT If your lower abdomen was flat at first and now it is swollen this is normal. As you get more active the fluid between the cells, called interstitial fluid tends to accumulate above the scar. The scar works as a dam. It takes about 3 months for the lymphatic vessels to re-form and properly drain this dependent edema. Give it a chance and it will get better. If in doubt discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Swelling following TT If your lower abdomen was flat at first and now it is swollen this is normal. As you get more active the fluid between the cells, called interstitial fluid tends to accumulate above the scar. The scar works as a dam. It takes about 3 months for the lymphatic vessels to re-form and properly drain this dependent edema. Give it a chance and it will get better. If in doubt discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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