I am 10 days postop and notice that there is a vertical crease above and within my belly button. My abdomen and sides are still numb, therefore I know that I am still swollen. I still have one drain inside of me. Will the vertical crease disappear once swelling subsides? Does my belly button look normal?
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Congratulations on your recent surgery. The sensations you describe are very normal one week after tummy tuck surgery. It can take three months or so before the swelling resolves and you begin to feel "normal" in the tummy region. Its important to follow your post operative...
Thanks for your question. I would advise you to give this a little more time to completely heal. If after 6 months you are still unhappy with the results, you should discuss this concern with your physician. A revision may be in order in the future. Best of luck.