I am 3 months post op from tummy tuck, I had a hematoma removed 2 weeks post op. I am still extremely swollen on lower abdomen and does not show any signs of going down. I'm also concerned about belly button scar. I have attached before and after pics. My ps says give it 6 months but I am really discouraged right now. Pics attached before and after
April 30, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck Everyone heals differently- after removal of hematoma, that will prolong swelling. Typically, 6-12 months are required. Some patients may also have a small amount of fat leftover which if does not go down on its own, will respond to liposuction.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck Everyone heals differently- after removal of hematoma, that will prolong swelling. Typically, 6-12 months are required. Some patients may also have a small amount of fat leftover which if does not go down on its own, will respond to liposuction.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck The tummy tuck operation interrupts some of the fluid drainage called lymphatics. This could lead to increased swelling particularly in the inferior portion of the abdomen. Furthermore your doctor should examine you for a seroma collection if he thinks you may have a fluid collection versus just swelling. I perform liposuction on some patients after the tummy tuck operation particularly in the lower portion of the abdomen and in the flanks. If this was not done you may want to consult a plastic surgeon on his thoughts of this procedure as well.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck The tummy tuck operation interrupts some of the fluid drainage called lymphatics. This could lead to increased swelling particularly in the inferior portion of the abdomen. Furthermore your doctor should examine you for a seroma collection if he thinks you may have a fluid collection versus just swelling. I perform liposuction on some patients after the tummy tuck operation particularly in the lower portion of the abdomen and in the flanks. If this was not done you may want to consult a plastic surgeon on his thoughts of this procedure as well.
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