Compression garment bulge tummy tuck - 1 week post-op. (Photo)

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I️ had a tummy tuck 8 days ago, my doctor got me tight and flat. The 1st night the compression Garmet shifted and was not long enough. A bulge formed and the skin swelled up right at my incision line. The garmet was so tight everywhere else that it pushed sKin down The doc says it’s soft tissue swelling and not a seronma but it’s big and ugly. He does drain free TT so no drain. How long should it take to go down, do you think it will go away or will need a revision?

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

This lower abdominal swelling is common after this procedure. It can take several weeks for the swelling to settle down. It is important that your surgeon evaluate you for serroma, though the incidence is relatively low compared to traditional tummy tuck. I would continue wearing their compression garments and be in touch with your surgeon.I wish you the best,Dr. Gabbay.

Surjit S. Rai, MD · Answer

I agree with the other MDs. It's important for your plastic surgeon to evaluate you and to make sure you don't develop a fluid collection (seroma). You would have the sensation of fluid in that area. If he or she doesn't feel there is fluid then keep following their post op instructions. Likely they will have you continue the compression. 
Surjit S. Rai, MD (Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

Alexander M. Sailon, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question. It is difficult to say without an examination what the cause of the bulging is. If your doctor felt there was no seroma then watchful waiting is certainly the best course. I would recommend close follow up with him to ensure no seroma develops, especially with the drainless technique. It is unlikely that the compression garment malposition would create a need for a revision. Hang in there!

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