18 Days After Mini Tummy Tuck with Lipo.. Is This Basically my End Results? (photo)

No this is not your final result! After a full or mini abdominoplasty, swelling and even scar tissue in the treated area is expected for months after the procedure (think 6 months or even longer). It is also normal to have fluctuating swelling dependent on your activity level, garment, etx for months. The scar itself takes at least one year to mature. So be patient!!

Thank you for the question and picture. No, at 18 days postop, you are not seeing the final results of the procedure performed.Generally, it takes many months for swelling to resolve after tummy tuck surgery and it may take up to one year  (or greater) for complete skin "redraping"  to occur.

I hope this helps.

It can take up to 3 months or more before the results from a tummy tuck and liposuction are finalized. 18 days is very early in the healing process. It is important to continue wearing your compression as prescribed by your surgeon and try not to judge the results this early in the process.