How long does it take for swelling to go down from tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks? Right now my measurement are then same.

Thank you for your pictures and questions. At only 5 days after surgery, you are seeing exactly what you should be seeing. There should be a significant amount of swelling and it is likely that you will gain weight during this period. It will take at least three months for things to settle completely and for you to start seeing your final results.One word of caution. It seems that in your pre-op photos, you had a significant amount of skin on your lower abdomen. When this is the case, liposuction often makes this problem worse if the skin does not retract well. I suspect that your lower abdomen will continue to have sagging of the skin and you might have been better off to consider a tummy tuck to treat this area. That is always an option going forward if you are unhappy with how things turn out.Best of luck!

Thank you for your question and photos. You should expect to have swelling for three to six months following tummy tuck surgery. Use of a properly fitted compression garment will help decrease the length and severity of the post-operative swelling. As the swelling decreases, the contour of your abdomen, flanks, and hips will dramatically improve. Please follow your plastic surgeons specific advice regarding your level of physical activity. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.

Swelling after tummy tuck usually lasts 3 to 6 months, but most swelling is gone after a few weeks. At one week post op, is it too early to predict the final results. Be sure to wear your compression garment.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA