Major swelling every day 17 weeks post op tummy tuck with muscle repair/lipo. Is this normal at this stage? (Photo)

June 26, 2015
Asked By:Kelli6568 in Las Vegas, NV

I am 17 weeks post op with a tt with mr and lipo of flanks. Every day I get huge as indicated in the pictures. I feel like at this point the swelling shouldn't be as drastic as it us but it gets worse as time goes on Is this normal at this stage?

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October 23, 2017

Answer: Swelling 17wks Post-op TT +Lipo

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February 17, 2018

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February 17, 2018

Answer: Swelling

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