How long does Mommy Makeover swelling last?

You are still very early in your recovery. There isn't a set amount of time for the swelling to completely resolve, every patient is different. My patients are to wait 6 full weeks before starting an exercise program. If you do too much too soon, you will get swelling, also avoid salt and when you are resting have your feet elevated. Try to be patient, and get good rest. Good luck!

Congratulations on your Mommy Makeover! Swelling is common and expected during recovery. For typical patients the majority of the swelling will be resolved by 6-8 weeks. The remaining swelling can take several months to completely resolve. It may fluctuate with activity as well. Your surgeon is your best guide in helping you manage the swelling.

Swelling is highly variable depending upon the operations performed, the magnitude of each of those, in physiologic variables in the patient. Usually by 6 to 8 weeks 75% of swelling is resolved. The final 25% may take six months to a year.

Thanks for your question. Swelling is a natural part of the healing process after surgery. For most procedures, I instruct my patients that 90-95% of surgical swelling will resolve by 6 weeks or so. The last 5--10% can take 3 months or even longer. In body contouring procedures this may barely be noticeable. In nose reshaping surgery, the last bit of swelling can still appear to be significant. 

I advise my patients to give it a good 6 months (and sometimes even a year) to allow all of the swelling to resolve after a tummy tuck. Having said that, you will notice changes every week early on and then the changes will be more subtle after 3-4 months. Continue wearing your compression garment and just give your body time to heal. Best of luck for great results!!