Is This My Final Tummy Tuck Result at 11 weeks?

No, I do not think you are seeing the final results of your surgery at 11 weeks post-op. As you know, during your surgery the abdominal wall skin with elevated; it may take many more months (and up to the year) for that skin to retract back to the form of the underlying musculoskeletal structure. As this retraction of skin occurs you will notice an improvement in the end result.

At this point, it would be helpful to continue to increase your activity level and watch your diet. I would also suggest  patience  and follow-up with your surgeon with questions and concerns.

Best wishes.

The wound
healing process following abdominoplasty lasts for over a year.Most of the swelling resolves in six to eight
weeks, but small amounts of swelling may persist for up to a year.The procedure inevitably interrupts the
abdominal lymphatic drainage and this takes time to re-establish itself.For these reasons, it’s likely that you will
see changes in your abdomen for the next six months.Review of your post-operative
pictures suggests that you have poor skin tone.This is illustrated by the presence of a large number of stretch
marks.In addition your pictures
immediately following surgery demonstrate a relatively tight closure.After three months you’ve developed what
appears to be residual skin laxity.Under these circumstances, it’s not
unusual for patients to require revisional surgery.This shouldn’t be undertaken for at least six
months following the original procedure.It’s important to maintain close contact with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a
treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your
aesthetic goals.

Thank you for submitting your question. Swelling
after a full abdominoplasty will last for many weeks after surgery Final results take
6-12 months. Some patients with excessively lax skin may develop laxity after surgery.  Rest assured if the laxity persists in 6-12 months a revision can be performed.  Discuss concerns
with your Plastic surgeon.