Should I be worried about bulge under my breasts 3 weeks after a tummy tuck? (photos)

January 20, 2015
Asked By:aqtena in Maywood, CA

I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck with no lipo. After my surgery I notices I had a bulge under my breasts. At my follow up I mentioned it to my surgeon in which he stated it's normal swelling. 3 weeks later I have not noticed a change in size. The only time i notice a change is when I take off my compression garment but then it will swell back up again. Could this be swelling that will hopefully go away with time or is it something I should worry about?

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January 26, 2015

Answer: Should I be worried about bulge under my breasts 3 weeks after a tummy tuck?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Should I be worried about bulge under my breasts 3 weeks after a tummy tuck?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 21, 2015

Answer: Excessive prominence in the epigastric area after abdominoplasty could be seroma.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 21, 2015

Answer: Excessive prominence in the epigastric area after abdominoplasty could be seroma.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 22, 2015

Answer: Bulge

January 22, 2015

Answer: Bulge

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