At 6 weeks I looked pretty flat coming out of my binder, but am increasing in a below navel bulge weekly. My doctor told me to wear my binder for an additional month, but every week it has continued to look larger, not smaller. I am also very actice-an avid cross fitter who started back at modified intensity at the 6 week mark. Is this normal swelling for an active individual or could my internal stitches have come undone? Thank you!
August 13, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck Tummy tucks or mini-tummy tucks can take months for the shape and contour to improve. I make sure that patients know that even normal activity will increase the swelling significantly initially and then to lesser degrees as time passes. However, you have enough prominence of your lower abdomen that I might be concern about a seroma or fluid collection that would produce more significant protrusion of the lower abdomen. Follow up with your plastic surgeon for evaluation and good luck!
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August 13, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck Tummy tucks or mini-tummy tucks can take months for the shape and contour to improve. I make sure that patients know that even normal activity will increase the swelling significantly initially and then to lesser degrees as time passes. However, you have enough prominence of your lower abdomen that I might be concern about a seroma or fluid collection that would produce more significant protrusion of the lower abdomen. Follow up with your plastic surgeon for evaluation and good luck!
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August 13, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty results It's common and normal to be swollen more after a few weeks post op from abdominoplasty than the first week or two. This is because as you become more active gravity and activity pull more swelling into the tissues. It is also possible to disrupt the muscle repair post op. At 4months post op you'll have a better sense of your true result.
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August 13, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty results It's common and normal to be swollen more after a few weeks post op from abdominoplasty than the first week or two. This is because as you become more active gravity and activity pull more swelling into the tissues. It is also possible to disrupt the muscle repair post op. At 4months post op you'll have a better sense of your true result.
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