Does this look like normal healing for 4 days post op? (Photos)

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Does this look like normal healing for 4 days post op? I saw my dr 3 days post op and he said all looked fine. I dont have the tape, i have glud instead. just wondering if my healing looks normal and also, the pleating on my tummy tuck, is this normal or common? does it mean bad stitching? ALSO, the liposcution on my flanks, i just had a look. i still have flanks when i stand, just not as chubby? could this just be swelling? because im disappointed if thats how my flanks are going to stay.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question and sharing your photos. It's hard to tell for sure from these pictures, however, I don't see anything alarming. The pleating along the incision should settle over time. Regarding the flanks, it is too early to judge the final results. Prolonged swelling after liposuction is a rule, not an exception. Final results can take several weeks to months. Wearing the compression garment and massages help. I would be more patient. Stay in close contact with your surgeon to guide you through this process. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thank you for the question and provided information as well.
The healing process could be from 6 months to a year, depending on 
the patient. The inflammation  could last months. If you 
have any concerns, i suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon.
Be patient, its too soon to determine your final result.
Good luck :)

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on the photos alone it appears you are healing within normal limits.  You have swelling, which is expected and will last for several weeks.  You can expect changes during this time as your body heals.  Your final results can be seen around 6-9 months.  I encourage you to try to be patient and listen to the direction of your plastic surgeon for optimal results.

Steven M. Lynch, MD · Answer

Hi,  You are FAR too early to judge your results.  The pleating and the bunching of the abdominal incision is normal in that the two lengths of the elliptical excision of your abdominal tissue are not equal so you need to "bunch" the tissue in the closure so you do not leave "dogears" on the end or ends of the abdominal incision.  Your breast healing does require close following by your doctor.  you have areolar bruising and although this can be encountered this early and then resolve, you have what appears to be darkened areas in the lower parts of the areolas.  Your doctor needs to reassure you that the blood supply is adequate for the healing.    Any swelling in the areas of surgery will require months to have the final evaluation.  It is very common for patients to be upset in the early days because of all of the changes that are going on and have yet to settle.  Stay close to your surgeon and you will get information as to the entire process.

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