Why doesn't my stomach look flat? I look asymmetrical and a big lump on my right side.
Answer: Why does my stomach look deformed? 3 weeks Post TT Although your concerns regarding your abdominal wall appearance are understandable, hopefully you are aware that it is much too early to evaluate the final aesthetic outcome of the procedure performed. Time and patience will likely be your "best friends" in this regard. You can expect improvements of the appearance of the abdominal wall up to one year and beyond.Having said that, I would suggest that you seek follow-up with your plastic surgeon who will be the best position to evaluate the "lump" that you refer to. Sometimes, a fluid accumulation (seroma) may be responsible for this fulness. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.
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Answer: Why does my stomach look deformed? 3 weeks Post TT Although your concerns regarding your abdominal wall appearance are understandable, hopefully you are aware that it is much too early to evaluate the final aesthetic outcome of the procedure performed. Time and patience will likely be your "best friends" in this regard. You can expect improvements of the appearance of the abdominal wall up to one year and beyond.Having said that, I would suggest that you seek follow-up with your plastic surgeon who will be the best position to evaluate the "lump" that you refer to. Sometimes, a fluid accumulation (seroma) may be responsible for this fulness. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.
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Answer: Swelling 3 weeks out At 3 weeks swelling of the lower abdomen which makes it puff out beyond the pubic area is very common. Compression dressings and lymphatic massage may help. See your surgeon for a seroma check. Constructing garments or belts can make this worse so avoid them
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Answer: Swelling 3 weeks out At 3 weeks swelling of the lower abdomen which makes it puff out beyond the pubic area is very common. Compression dressings and lymphatic massage may help. See your surgeon for a seroma check. Constructing garments or belts can make this worse so avoid them
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Swelling after Tummy Tuck As has been discussed here by other surgeons in a word......time. Patience is a virtue after surgery and you need to wait a full 3 months for everything to settle out. Use ice frequently and wear your binder. You are super early in your recovery and will see major improvements as time goes forward. There is no way to fast forward the recovery so just hang in there!
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Swelling after Tummy Tuck As has been discussed here by other surgeons in a word......time. Patience is a virtue after surgery and you need to wait a full 3 months for everything to settle out. Use ice frequently and wear your binder. You are super early in your recovery and will see major improvements as time goes forward. There is no way to fast forward the recovery so just hang in there!
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Concern about abdominal appearance three weeks after Tummy Tuck/abdominoplasty Your abdomen will go through substantial changes over the course of the recovery from your tummy tuck/ abdominoplasty. It is still very early after your operation and you can expect things to change significantly. Of course, you should be in touch with your surgeon if you have significant concerns.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Concern about abdominal appearance three weeks after Tummy Tuck/abdominoplasty Your abdomen will go through substantial changes over the course of the recovery from your tummy tuck/ abdominoplasty. It is still very early after your operation and you can expect things to change significantly. Of course, you should be in touch with your surgeon if you have significant concerns.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Post Op Swelling I know it's frustrating, but you are still in the very early stages of your healing process. Your stomach is swollen and healing which is what is making things look weird. Give your body time to heal and if, at the 3 month mark, you are still unhappy with how things look, then speak with your surgeon re: revision options. For now, be patient and kind to yourself. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Post Op Swelling I know it's frustrating, but you are still in the very early stages of your healing process. Your stomach is swollen and healing which is what is making things look weird. Give your body time to heal and if, at the 3 month mark, you are still unhappy with how things look, then speak with your surgeon re: revision options. For now, be patient and kind to yourself. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Why Does My Stomach Look Deformed 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? The tummy tuck incision goes from the skin all the way down to the abdominal muscles. It cuts through several layers of tissue and it temporarily interrupts the normal, downward flow to lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels between the bottom of the tummy tuck scar and the groin.At 3 weeks post tummy tuck and with gravity pulling injury fluid downward, very often, there is an overhang from swelling just above the tummy tuck scar. Over the next several months, this fluid will dissipate, new lymphatic channels will be connected either under or around the abdominoplasty scar leading a flattening of the abdomen and very often getting rid of asymmetric abdominal sides.The short answer is give it some time and much of what you are concerned about will evaporate.
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Why Does My Stomach Look Deformed 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? The tummy tuck incision goes from the skin all the way down to the abdominal muscles. It cuts through several layers of tissue and it temporarily interrupts the normal, downward flow to lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels between the bottom of the tummy tuck scar and the groin.At 3 weeks post tummy tuck and with gravity pulling injury fluid downward, very often, there is an overhang from swelling just above the tummy tuck scar. Over the next several months, this fluid will dissipate, new lymphatic channels will be connected either under or around the abdominoplasty scar leading a flattening of the abdomen and very often getting rid of asymmetric abdominal sides.The short answer is give it some time and much of what you are concerned about will evaporate.
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