I had my tummy tuck done 8 days ago and I'm recovering fine, I also had muscle plication as they were separated by 23cm. I have been wearing my binder 24/7 and showed my gp today and they are very happy with my recovery, whoever my whole stomach looks like a water bed when pressed, is this normal and is part of the recovery or is it a zero a, my drains were only in 24hrs? Thanks
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June 20, 2013
Answer: The abdominal wall can look and feel most unusual after abdominoplasty.
Because of poor blood supply along the incision after abdominoplasty small wounds may take considerably longer to heal than usual. Almost always they do without surgical intervention.
I don't see any problem with healing at the moment. Careful but thorough cleansing of the umbilical area will decrease the amount of cresting as well as a number of bacteria.
I'm not quite sure how you would know that but there should not be a cavity/space between the muscle and skin at six months. I would seek the counsel of your PS has how he/she would like to proceed.
Dr. ES