5 Months Post Tummy Tuck and I Still Swell Everytime I Exercise. is This Normal?

Thanks for your question, swelling after strenous activity can occur for up to year becuase the lymphatics are not completely healed.  I personally do not like patients to do yoga or pilates where they extend their abdomen (stretch backwards and out) for at least year, but you should discuss with your plastic surgeon.  Finally if your scar revision was a large one, your entire abdomen can act like surgery is only two months out.  Good luck.

Results after an extensive procedure such as a full tummy tuck can take several months.  Swelling can last for a long time as your body recovers from the procedure.  Patients sometimes can have some areas of stubborn swelling that last up to a year or even longer.  Exercise can worsen this swelling.  Your body should eventually develop new drainage channels to help deal with the swelling.  If you are still concerned, re-visit with your plastic surgeon so he can do a thorough exam.  Good luck!

Thank you for the question.

As you can imagine, I cannot provide you with precise advice/information online.  Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to advise you.

However, generally speaking,  It is possible to have ongoing swelling ( increased after exercise) even 5 months after tummy tuck  surgery;  it may take several additional months and even over one year for lymphatic and venous channels to perform their functions normally.

 Hope this helps.