I'm 5 weeks post op. I had a full abdominoplasty inc. muscle repair. I wore the compression 24/7. My surgeon just told me I no longer need to wear it (great, because I hated it!) However, since removing it I find my abdomin swells after just a couple of hours light activity. The only way to avoid this is to stay lying down (not really a great solution)! The swelling gets worse the longer I'm upright and becomes painful too. Is this normal? How long can I expect this swelling to keep occurring?
September 5, 2015
Answer: Is it normal after a tummy tuck to swell up more after removing compression garment? Thank you for your questions, and I am sorry that you are facing these issues. Without the compression of your garment to help minimize swelling, and with the return to normal light activity, it is not unexpected to experience increased swelling. Your body is still healing healing itself after your surgery, and it takes a few months for connections around your incision to form to prevent this swelling. As far as your pain, increased swelling causes your skin to stretch, which can be painful, and the muscle repair may be getting additional stress as you've become more active, but it is always best to have your pain evaluated by your surgeon to ensure any issues are addressed before they become problems. Hang in there!
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September 5, 2015
Answer: Is it normal after a tummy tuck to swell up more after removing compression garment? Thank you for your questions, and I am sorry that you are facing these issues. Without the compression of your garment to help minimize swelling, and with the return to normal light activity, it is not unexpected to experience increased swelling. Your body is still healing healing itself after your surgery, and it takes a few months for connections around your incision to form to prevent this swelling. As far as your pain, increased swelling causes your skin to stretch, which can be painful, and the muscle repair may be getting additional stress as you've become more active, but it is always best to have your pain evaluated by your surgeon to ensure any issues are addressed before they become problems. Hang in there!
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Is it normal after a tummy tuck to swell up more after removing compression garment? Hello, it is fairly common to experience the type of temporary swelling you are describing after the compression garment is discontinued. Usually after several months this will subside.
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Is it normal after a tummy tuck to swell up more after removing compression garment? Hello, it is fairly common to experience the type of temporary swelling you are describing after the compression garment is discontinued. Usually after several months this will subside.
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