I have VERY puffy upper and lower abdomen 15 days post full Tummy tuck (no lipo). Is this normal? (photos)

June 10, 2015
Asked By:bundamama in Vancouver, WA

I had my full tummy tuck two weeks ago yesterday. No lipo. At first I still had my waistline (I was very lean to begin with), but now I am completely swollen upper and lower abdomen. No sign of a waist. Is this normal? I completely trust my dr, but just want other opinions.

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June 11, 2015

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June 11, 2015

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June 11, 2015

Answer: I have VERY puffy upper and lower abdomen 15 days post full Tummy tuck (no lipo). Is this normal?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 11, 2015

Answer: I have VERY puffy upper and lower abdomen 15 days post full Tummy tuck (no lipo). Is this normal?

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