I am retaining fluid in my pelvic area and upper thighs after a Tummy tuck. Is this normal?

Hello. Thank you for your question. It is common to note swelling at just 9 weeks post op. Swelling can persist for
several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months,
six months, and even one year. I suggest you discuss this with your PS, possibly have the areas evaluated to determine if any course of action should be taken at this time. Best Wishes!#fluidretention  #pelvic #thighs

It is normal to have swelling after your tummy tuck. It will take 4-6 months for most of the swelling to subside. If you have fluid it needs to be drained. Your surgeon can do that in the office.

Without any pictures or more information it is not possible to determine what might be causing the build up of fluid. You should meet with your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. 

Hello and thank you for your question.  Swelling can occur 9 weeks after an abdominoplasty and can be very normal.  However, if there is a fluid collection, this may represent a seroma and may require drainage.  You should contact your plastic surgeon and ask him/her to evaluate you.  Best wishes and good luck.

Congratulations on your tummy tuck.I am assuming that your "retaining fluid" is tissue swelling rather than seroma.You are expected to have tissue swelling after tummy tuck.  Although most swelling decreases within 6 weeks, depending on your body and extent of liposuction, you may experience swelling for a longer duration.Due to gravity, you would have swelling in the pelvic, hip, thigh areas.Managing and compression over the areas should help.Please also check back with your plastic surgeon to be evaluated in-person.Good luck with your continued recovery.

Fluid retention is very common after an abdominoplasty and is nothing to be concerned about at this time.  You should be checked to be sure it is soft tissue swelling and not something like a hematoma or seroma. 

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. It is completely normal to have all your body swollen after lipo and tummy tuck, your pelvic area is swollen because of the garment, which is tight and making the liquid go to the drainage.. Even after you remove your drain, you will have your pelvic area swollen. That takes time

If you have fluid in the lower abdomen 9 weeks after surgery, then you should probably be seen in person by your surgeon to be properly evaluated.

It is quite difficult without a photo to address what you're seeing. That being said I would schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon and show them what you are describing. They will be able to tell you if it is normal swelling or a fluid collection.Best of luck!

You should talk to your surgeon concerning what you see.If what you have is swelling and edema, it
may be that you need to be fitted with a compression garment that places
correct pressure over the area where you are retaining fluid. It may have to extend from the knees to the
ribs or higher in order to be effective.