Swollen love handles after tummy tuck with liposuction. Will this change in time? (Photo)

July 13, 2015
Asked By:Leonela03 in Miami, FL

I had a tummy tuck with liposuction of ten areas. However my love handles look as if they have not been touched. The doctor tells me this is swollen and will go away with time. I see no difference as the time goes on. I am 8 weeks post op. Also will my belly button stay this big and open?

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July 13, 2015

Answer: Substantial swelling persists for many weeks after abdominoplasty.

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July 13, 2015

Answer: Substantial swelling persists for many weeks after abdominoplasty.

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July 13, 2015

Answer: Swollen love handles after tummy tuck with liposuction. Will this change in time?

July 13, 2015

Answer: Swollen love handles after tummy tuck with liposuction. Will this change in time?

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