I've always noticed that my right side is bigger than my left, at 1 month post op I brought it to my PS attention, but considering I was only 1 month out, I guess he figured I was still swollen.I plan on calling my PS Monday morning. Just want Answers already :/
Answer: Tummy tuck a little over 10 weeks ago, right side looks a whole lot bigger than left. Is this normal? Yes appears asymmetry with possible dog ear deformity. Best to see your surgeon ASAP for possible revision...
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Healing after your tummy tuck or abdominoplasty Healing after your tummy tuck or abdominoplastyUnevenness can exist for a number of reasons including preoperative asymmetriesIf liposuction was performed, this can contribute to the problem.Prolonged fluid or drainage can also contibute
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Healing after your tummy tuck or abdominoplasty Healing after your tummy tuck or abdominoplastyUnevenness can exist for a number of reasons including preoperative asymmetriesIf liposuction was performed, this can contribute to the problem.Prolonged fluid or drainage can also contibute
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August 25, 2014
Answer: Early asymmetry after tummy tuck It can take up to three months for the swelling to subside after an abdominoplasty. Sometimes even longer. However, swelling tends to be relatively symmetric. If one side of your abdomen is noticeably larger than the other, it might be a sign of a persistent seroma. Small seromas are quite common, and typically resolve on their own without any treatment apart from compression. Larger or persistent seromas require aspiration in the office. Infrequently, it becomes necessary to place another drain. Seromas are typically diagnosed with physical exam, and can be confirmed by ultrasound.
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Answer: Early asymmetry after tummy tuck It can take up to three months for the swelling to subside after an abdominoplasty. Sometimes even longer. However, swelling tends to be relatively symmetric. If one side of your abdomen is noticeably larger than the other, it might be a sign of a persistent seroma. Small seromas are quite common, and typically resolve on their own without any treatment apart from compression. Larger or persistent seromas require aspiration in the office. Infrequently, it becomes necessary to place another drain. Seromas are typically diagnosed with physical exam, and can be confirmed by ultrasound.
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Answer: Contour abnormality Thank you for your pictures. It's hard to tell what this. It may represent residual swelling, differential thicknesses of your skin/fat on one side versus the other or mild weakening of your muscle repair.
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Answer: Contour abnormality Thank you for your pictures. It's hard to tell what this. It may represent residual swelling, differential thicknesses of your skin/fat on one side versus the other or mild weakening of your muscle repair.
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August 25, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck a little over 10 weeks ago, right side looks a whole lot bigger than left. Is this normal? Thank you for the question and pictures. Some degree of asymmetry after tummy tuck surgery is commonly seen, both in the short-term and longer-term. I would suggest that you continue to exercise patience. Best to evaluate the “final” outcome of the procedure one year after it was performed. If, at that point, you still have concerns about asymmetry, address them with your plastic surgeon. It may be, that with additional skin excision and/or liposuction surgery, then the asymmetry can likely be improved upon. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed.
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Answer: Tummy tuck a little over 10 weeks ago, right side looks a whole lot bigger than left. Is this normal? Thank you for the question and pictures. Some degree of asymmetry after tummy tuck surgery is commonly seen, both in the short-term and longer-term. I would suggest that you continue to exercise patience. Best to evaluate the “final” outcome of the procedure one year after it was performed. If, at that point, you still have concerns about asymmetry, address them with your plastic surgeon. It may be, that with additional skin excision and/or liposuction surgery, then the asymmetry can likely be improved upon. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed.
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August 25, 2014
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck It appears as though you may have some swelling that can take up to 6 months to resolve. Check back with your plastic surgeon if the swelling worsens.
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Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck It appears as though you may have some swelling that can take up to 6 months to resolve. Check back with your plastic surgeon if the swelling worsens.
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