10 weeks post op tummy tuck. Bloating? (Photo)

May 28, 2015
Asked By:J.Marie1980 in Los Angeles, CA

Hi. I had a tummy tuck with lipo on the flanks 10 weeks ago. I love my results however I feel like my belly has been getting bigger or bloating up alot when I eat. It hasn't changed in the last few weeks. Right now my lower abdomen puffs out like a little ball and feels the same size as before. I understand that swelling can take months to go down, but it feels like it's been stuck where it's at. When will it go down flat and tight? And what can I do to speed up the process?

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June 23, 2015

Answer: Bloating After Lipo: Usually Normal

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Answer: Bloating After Lipo: Usually Normal

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May 31, 2015

Answer: Early Post op

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2015

Answer: Early Post op

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2015

Answer: Post TT

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Jaime Perez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2015

Answer: Post TT

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Answer: Bloating after abdominoplasty surgery.

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Answer: Bloating after abdominoplasty surgery.

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Answer: 10 weeks post op tummy tuck. Bloating

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May 31, 2015

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