I am 20 years old and 8 weeks out of surgery. I lost 100 lbs a few years ago and go a tummy tuck in the beginning of the summer. My results are not bad at all, the only thing I'm hating is the ends of my incision. Could this be possible swelling still or are these dog ears? I'm going back to school soon and wont have time to see my PS again until Thanksgiving and I was hoping for the best and just having this be swelling and not dog ears.
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August 13, 2012
Answer: Is This What I'm Left With? Dog Ears or Swelling and Will This Go Away on Its Own?
Sorry to hear that you have a complication after tummy tuck. Although tummy tuck is a safe surgery, there can be a small risks/complication such as seroma formation. You will most likely have pain until your infection is completely cleared. Make sure that you visit with your...
Yes it does! It forms a layer of scar tissue that sticks the skin down to the abdominal wall. The skin becomes swollen however and takes months for the circulation to reestablish itself and for the swelling to subside...I tell my patients that swelling is about 6 weeks and shaping about 6 months!!
In our practice we advise our patients to wear there compression garment for a few months post-surgery to help with swelling. Whether your wear it at bedtime it’s up to you if you’re uncomfortable and not able to sleep remove it. During the day use it as much as pos...
