I has a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of the flanks. I am now 5 weeks post op and I still have a gross pooch like area in my lower abdomen. It's especially prominent when I bend over. My plastic surgeon says it's just swelling, but to me it looks and feels like fat and skin and I'm starting to feel like I didn't pick a good surgeon. I'm also concerned by the dark color of my scar, and the red ripple lines still all around it. Help please!
Answer: 5 Weeks Postop and Upset with Results Thank you for allowing me to answer your question. At 5 weeks it is too early to judge the final result from an abdominoplasty. You appear to have a lot of improvement in the contour of your abdomen but if you feel you have asymmetrical swelling it could represent a seroma. I would follow the advice of your surgeon regarding any instructions for scar massage and postop compression garments. I would try to be patient and give it at least another 2 months before considering any revisions as the scar color and contour of your abdomen will continue to improve with time.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 5 Weeks Postop and Upset with Results Thank you for allowing me to answer your question. At 5 weeks it is too early to judge the final result from an abdominoplasty. You appear to have a lot of improvement in the contour of your abdomen but if you feel you have asymmetrical swelling it could represent a seroma. I would follow the advice of your surgeon regarding any instructions for scar massage and postop compression garments. I would try to be patient and give it at least another 2 months before considering any revisions as the scar color and contour of your abdomen will continue to improve with time.
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Answer: Still a little early to judge the final result Thank you for your question and photographs. It is still a little early to judge what your final result is going to be as you have a lot of healing to do. I'm sure that you do still have some swelling; however, I share some of your concerns. It is too soon to consider a revision procedure.
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Answer: Still a little early to judge the final result Thank you for your question and photographs. It is still a little early to judge what your final result is going to be as you have a lot of healing to do. I'm sure that you do still have some swelling; however, I share some of your concerns. It is too soon to consider a revision procedure.
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Answer: I am 5 weeks post-op from a full TT and upset with my results. Is this really just swelling, or are these my results? Your case demonstrates the PS trying to "short cut" the length of the needed incision. Thius the excess fat and skin that is seen in the posted photos...
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Answer: I am 5 weeks post-op from a full TT and upset with my results. Is this really just swelling, or are these my results? Your case demonstrates the PS trying to "short cut" the length of the needed incision. Thius the excess fat and skin that is seen in the posted photos...
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Answer: Upset with Tummy Tuck Compare with before pictures. You have no wound separation, a big chunk of your excess skin and fat are gone, your scar is low and short, and your waist more narrow than before surgery. Your belly looks fit in the four weeks post photo. Lymphatic drainage of hypogastrium is disrupted by abdominoplasty. Reconstitution of this drainage takes time, and skin below belly button will be swollen for months. Your surgeon chose shorter scar and tucked you in from the sides which contributes to central fullness below belly button. This can be treated later by suction or office revision if you wish, but a very long scar can never be shortened or erased. Your surgeon appears to have done a nice job in my opinion.
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Answer: Upset with Tummy Tuck Compare with before pictures. You have no wound separation, a big chunk of your excess skin and fat are gone, your scar is low and short, and your waist more narrow than before surgery. Your belly looks fit in the four weeks post photo. Lymphatic drainage of hypogastrium is disrupted by abdominoplasty. Reconstitution of this drainage takes time, and skin below belly button will be swollen for months. Your surgeon chose shorter scar and tucked you in from the sides which contributes to central fullness below belly button. This can be treated later by suction or office revision if you wish, but a very long scar can never be shortened or erased. Your surgeon appears to have done a nice job in my opinion.
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Answer: I am 5 weeks post-op from a full TT and upset with my results. Is this really just swelling, or are these my results? Don't give up. Swelling is normal and the final result takes 3 to 6 months. Ask your surgeon about silicone gel or paper tape for scar treatment. See link below
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Answer: I am 5 weeks post-op from a full TT and upset with my results. Is this really just swelling, or are these my results? Don't give up. Swelling is normal and the final result takes 3 to 6 months. Ask your surgeon about silicone gel or paper tape for scar treatment. See link below
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