Will loose skin get worse after swelling goes down? Should I expect to have loose skin when standing?

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I am 5dpo from a full tummy tuck. Standing (besides the major swelling) I'm really happy with my results. I had pretty bad stretch marks so I was still left with these. Here is the problem. When I sit my skin seems to get thin and wrinkly, mainly where the stretch marks are and the swollen thin skin above my incision almost seems to want to roll over or hang over my incision. When the swelling goes down will this loose skin get worse? Should I expect to have loose skin when standing also?

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Many patients express concerns about their tummy tuck results immediately after surgery. Concerns about swelling, incisions skin texture, skin laxity and adominal contour are the most frequently listed. As long as you were a good candidate and the standard procedure was performed, most of these issues resolve on their own with time. Try to avoid evaluating your results and discuss any concerns you have with your surgeon at your follow up visit.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not sure loose skin is exactly your problem but it certainly Will not improve with swelling. Persistent stretch marks compromise the final result.

Constance M. Barone, MD · Answer

Difficult to tell so early on what the final result will be.   Stretch marks can have swelling postoperatively   Best to you

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Many times after an abdominoplasty the stretch marks themselves can seem to raise up.  This is due to swelling and this will get better over time.  Only time will tell if you will end up with some loose skin of the abdomen once you are done healing.

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is too early to know what your final results will be at only 5 days post op. I would certainly suggest that you give this some time (3-6 months) for the swelling to subside, but in the meantime, let your physician know about your concerns. Good luck.

Will loose skin get worse after swelling goes down? Should I expect to have loose skin when standing?

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Will loose skin get worse after swelling goes down? Should I expect to have loose skin when standing?

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Answer: Stretch marks and loose skin after an abdominoplasty

Answer: Stretch marks and loose skin after an abdominoplasty

Answer: 5 days post op

Answer: 5 days post op

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