Is This My Final Tummy Tuck Result at 11 weeks?

Lipo-abdominoplasty is a procedure where liposuction is done to reduce the excess fat and help mobilize the skin but the skin flaps aren't raised to preserve blood supply to the skin flaps. It would have been good if you showed a pre-op picture. You have a lot of stretch marks and your skin has very little elasticity. Depending on how you looked before surgery your results could be considered acceptable or inadequate. I would suggest to keep in touch with your plastic surgeon. It is good that he is willing to help you further.

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. 

Based on your photos it appers you have some excess skin that may need to be removed in the future. I'm not convinced swelling is the cause for your current abdominal contour.  Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon and if in 6-9 months the contour isn't what you expected, he can improve the shape with a revision (removal of skin).

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Thank you for your question and photos. Your final results from your Tummy Tuck can take 8-10 months. Especially swelling takes a long time to go down. It is very recommendable to wear a garter every day for the first 5-7 months after surgery. This helps to reduce the swelling an curve your body. Best of luck