I had a tt with umbilical hernia and muscle repair 4 weeks ago. My gap was 5-6 cm. My stomach still looks poochy especially from my belly button down (like 3 months pregnant). My doctor said this is normal swelling but I haven't been doing anything but resting. It's definitely worse at nigbt as well. Shouldn't my stomach be flat by now? I am worried the muscle repair didn't take
Answer: Swelling Hello,Thank you for your question. Even though 4 weeks feels like a long time for you, Swelling after Tummy Tuck can persist for months and it is completely normal that you would have swelling, fluctuating with activity or at different times of the day, and settled mostly into lower areas with gravity.Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about compression, activity restrictions and what to expect as you heal.All the best
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Answer: Swelling Hello,Thank you for your question. Even though 4 weeks feels like a long time for you, Swelling after Tummy Tuck can persist for months and it is completely normal that you would have swelling, fluctuating with activity or at different times of the day, and settled mostly into lower areas with gravity.Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about compression, activity restrictions and what to expect as you heal.All the best
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January 5, 2016
Answer: Post op swelling At 4 weeks, it is very common to still be experiencing the kind of swelling that you are describing. Assuming that your stomach doesn't stick out when you are relaxed then your repair is most likely fine. I know it's frustrating, but, for now, be patient and kind to yourself as your body recovers. It can take many months. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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January 5, 2016
Answer: Post op swelling At 4 weeks, it is very common to still be experiencing the kind of swelling that you are describing. Assuming that your stomach doesn't stick out when you are relaxed then your repair is most likely fine. I know it's frustrating, but, for now, be patient and kind to yourself as your body recovers. It can take many months. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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January 3, 2016
Answer: Persistent bulge four weeks after hernia repair and tummy tuck It is difficult to give you a good sense of what is happening without seeing you in person. That said, it is completely normal to have extensive swelling for several weeks and even months after surgery.I recommend that you stay in close touch with your surgeon to discuss the matter.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
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January 3, 2016
Answer: Persistent bulge four weeks after hernia repair and tummy tuck It is difficult to give you a good sense of what is happening without seeing you in person. That said, it is completely normal to have extensive swelling for several weeks and even months after surgery.I recommend that you stay in close touch with your surgeon to discuss the matter.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
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January 3, 2016
Answer: 4 weeks after TT Thanks for your question. It is very typical to have swelling in the lower abdomen after a TT. Swelling is especially common in the first 3 months. You need to be examined to be sure there isn't a seroma, but most likely this is swelling that will go away on its own. There is a chance that your muscle repair was not performed "tight enough", but this is much lower on the list of possibilities. I would encourage you to have patience and discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon at your next appointment. Congratulations on your surgery!
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January 3, 2016
Answer: 4 weeks after TT Thanks for your question. It is very typical to have swelling in the lower abdomen after a TT. Swelling is especially common in the first 3 months. You need to be examined to be sure there isn't a seroma, but most likely this is swelling that will go away on its own. There is a chance that your muscle repair was not performed "tight enough", but this is much lower on the list of possibilities. I would encourage you to have patience and discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon at your next appointment. Congratulations on your surgery!
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January 3, 2016
Answer: Lower abdomen bulge after tummy tuck Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure.
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January 3, 2016
Answer: Lower abdomen bulge after tummy tuck Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure.
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