Why does my muscle repair swell and bulge so much?

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I am 8 weeks post op this up coming Monday. I had a fulk tummy tuck with MR, lipo of the flanks, back, medial thigh lift with fat graftinf to my butt. I am 8 weeks post op and all though I LOVE my redults I'm concerned about extreme swelling of my muscles where I had the muscle repair done. I will wakeup flat but by the end of the day I'm swollen with a bulge. Is this normal? I do not have seroma because my PS checked. He said it's normal but it serms to be more frequent. I am very avtive.

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, I think you look great. Swollen of the subcutaneous tissue remains minimum for 6 months after surgery. You can help with massage (lymphatic drainage) .. Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Not sure. So best to decree the aggressive activity for a few months to allow better healing////////

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Review are a very active person and it is not unusual as you resume such an active lifestyle that you will have periodic swelling of your abdomen and possibly the muscle repair at the end of a busy very physically active day.  Your plastic surgeon did an excellent job so please follow his or her advice and trust their recommendations.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

Your muscle repair is not bulging.  The bulging tissue is simply skin and subcutaneous fat that is swollen and central in position.  This will subside with thime.    Be patient and take care of yourself.  My Best,  Dr C

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Why does my muscle repair swell and bulge so much?

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