I have night time swelling 6 months post extended tummy tuck. Is this common?

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. I suggest you to visit your plastic surgeon and follow his advices. Also i recommend you to go to an internist to be evaluated in other aspects.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Thanks for your inquiry and sorry you are unable to get in with your surgeon.  Without pictures it is hard to advise.  Swelling after a tummy tuck can take up to a year to resolve.  The fact you are flat in the morning is a good thing, but you should probably seek the opinion of a surgeon nearby to discuss.  Good Luck.  

Swelling for many months as you describe is common after abdominoplasty surgery.  You also described an extended procedure with liposuction which can contribute to the fact that you are taking a little bit longer to heal.  The reason that you are more swollen during certain times of the day, is that the normal communication between the blood vessels and lymphatic structures has not fully reestablished itself yet.  Try to be patient. It rarely becomes a long-term problem. Wearing your abdominal binder will definitely help. Best wishes!