I got a tummy tuck done June 4th of this year. The surgeon did not touch my abdomen and did not perform liposuction. I had a difficult recovery and was VERY swollen. Most of the swelling has gone down but there is still a significant amount left and I'm very frustrating. When I suck my stomach in I cannot see any sign of my ribcagn sunda
August 19, 2013
Answer: Still Swollen What is Going On?
I am not sure of the meaning of not touching the abdomen. I assume you mean no tightening of the muscles was done, and that may explain part of what bothers you.
As to the swelling, there are a number of possibilites
post op swelling in the tissues
fluid collection--seroma or hematoma
insufficient abdominal tightening (and indeed, maybe none was done)
thick abdominal fat left in place
To the sides it looks like either the TT might have been continued further around the back, or liposuction done to the flanks. It will be best to discuss with your surgeon.
All the best.
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August 19, 2013
Answer: Still Swollen What is Going On?
I am not sure of the meaning of not touching the abdomen. I assume you mean no tightening of the muscles was done, and that may explain part of what bothers you.
As to the swelling, there are a number of possibilites
post op swelling in the tissues
fluid collection--seroma or hematoma
insufficient abdominal tightening (and indeed, maybe none was done)
thick abdominal fat left in place
To the sides it looks like either the TT might have been continued further around the back, or liposuction done to the flanks. It will be best to discuss with your surgeon.
All the best.
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August 20, 2013
Answer: 11 weeks after TT
Are sure is swollen ?? nmaybe you have some expections and as your abdominal wall is not flat you think is presenting swollen , it has been almost 2 month after your surgery wich is a considerable time, maybe you did not have muscle tighten , and that is what you can traduct as swollen , also it looks it was insuficient skin resection, and no lipo on the waist line wich would be helpfull for final results
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August 20, 2013
Answer: 11 weeks after TT
Are sure is swollen ?? nmaybe you have some expections and as your abdominal wall is not flat you think is presenting swollen , it has been almost 2 month after your surgery wich is a considerable time, maybe you did not have muscle tighten , and that is what you can traduct as swollen , also it looks it was insuficient skin resection, and no lipo on the waist line wich would be helpfull for final results
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