I Had Tummy Tuck Surgery Wed I Am 6 Days Post Op? I Feel Like a Balloon?

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I feel like a balloon I cant even fit into my clothes pre surgery they are to tight I feel like I am swelling more everyday is this normal ? after reading a lot of stories I also worry that my drains were taking out way to early I had surgery wed and Friday moring my doctor took them out.

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS · Answer

Good afternoon!

	 

	Congrats on your procedure- but sorry to hear you are feeling so bloated and swollen.  I would let your PS check you pretty quickly to be sure you are not collecting fluid (seroma) under your skin flap.  IF caught early, it can be treated with percutaneous drainage with a needle.

	 

	I hope this helps

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Abdominoplasty drains are removed when the drainage has decreased past a certain point; each plastic surgeon has his own regimen.  I do agree with Dr. Gottlieb that, if your swelling is increasing progressively, you could have a seroma or fluid collection.  You should return to your plastic surgeon for evaluation and treatment, if necessary.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

If your abdomen is progressively enlarging, my concern would be that you may have a seroma, and this will not be resolved over the internet. A call to your surgeon is appropriate  and after an exchange of info, your surgeon can decide if an earlier than scheduled visit is needed to evaluate and treat. 

	All the best.

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