How long does it take for fluid retention to disappear after mini tummy tuck with contouring lipo & breast augmentation?

As I explain to   all of my patients the fluid retention may last 3 month or longer, sometimes till 6 months post op.Compression garments will help containing the edema, also you should get physical therapy with ultrasound and linfatic drainage massage, they may help you with the discomfort.

The risk of seroma after tummy tuck combined with liposuction and breast augmentation increases significantly. It is necessary to determine the amount of fluid (perform ultrasound). If the maximum layer of thickness is greater than 6-7 mm - there is a need to perform a puncture of seroma (remove fluid). After the puncture it is required to use a compression bandage for 10 days. During the first 1.5 months after the surgery it is necessary to monitor the level of the protein - it should be no lower than 75 g / l. The amount of protein in the diet should be increased if necessary