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

Thank you for your question.
You are very early in your recovery, and your swelling at this point is normal. With each passing day/week you will see improvement. Continue to follow your surgeons instructions and contact him or her with any concerns. Best wishes.

Dear zgirl478,tummy tuck and liposuction can cause swelling which can last for months before it finally subsides. It will go down with time but it can take up to 6 months until you are able to see the final results of your surgery. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Hi ZGirl.It takes a year for all your swelling to go away. However, most people don't notice swelling after about 2 to 3 months. Talk to your plastic surgeon about all your concerns. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery! Healing after a tummy tuck and liposuction is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. 

Thank you for your question.The recovery after a TT is a process that can last up to 6 months. During the first month post- op inflammation will diminish greatly , but then a residual inflammation that remains will go more slowly disappearing over the following months . On pain , patients manifest the greatest degree of discomfort in the first two weeks . After these weeks, the pain is much less and the patients feel very well, especially because they no longer have the suction drain . The Post op ultrasound massages and lymphatic drainage are an excellent tool to speed up the recovery process Best of luck.

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your procedure! It's great that you are already happy with your results at this early stage. At this point, it's completely normal to experience some bruising and swelling. Any remaining bruising should be gone within a week, but swelling may take 6 to 12 months to resolve completely. In the meantime, you will not be able to observe final results.  An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and obtain expert medical advice. Best of luck!

Congratulations on your surgery!  It appears you are progressing nicely.  Swelling persists for several weeks after this procedure.  I know it's hard to be patient, but continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and your results will make themselves apparent.