hi i am 6 days since tummy tuck, i had 800 grams of fat and skin removed, i am 24 healthy ex smoker weigh 133 lbs and 5 ' 7. i am swolen but not that much but at my incision im realy swolen, i feel iv lost loads weight since surgery iv lost my appetite, recovery is goin well so far really prepared my body for this ie vitamin c everyday the, when should i expect to see the bad incision swelling start to go down ?? thanks
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Answer: 6 Days Post Op Tummy Tuck. When Should I Expect to See the Incision Swelling to Go Down?
Problems such as this are best answered by the operating surgeon. Bulging after a tummy tuck can be caused by many things: weight gain, fluid collection (such as a seroma), bursting of sutures, etc. Only your surgeon can evaluate you appropriately.
With the selection of any surgeon, you will need to ensure that the surgeon has requisite skill and expertise in the procedure you wish. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced surgeons to find the right fit. Compare the before and after photos of the surgeons on both technical skill and artistic talent....
If the red line is below the belly button, it would get cut out with a tummy tuck, since it is on the portion of skin which is removed. If the fold is above the belly button, a tummy tuck will tighten the skin and will likely improve the appearance of the fold by pulling it flat. a photo...
