Mini Tummy Tuck Swelling: Will it go Down?

Thank you for your question. Swelling after a tummy tuck procedure
typically decreases with every week that passes, with the majority of
the swelling gone by six weeks. From that point, I often tell patients
that they can go about freely to exercise or engage in strenuous
activity and lifting. Increased activity, however, may prolong how long
the small remaining swelling takes to subside. The swelling may also
be more intermittent at this stage and related to the degree of activity
in any given day. This may last between the three - six month mark. I
would visit with your plastic surgeon at the six month mark to revisit
your results and take post-op photographs.

It is too early to assess your results.  Continue to wear compression and you results will become apparent gradually, over 6-8 weeks.   However, even at that interval you will still have some swelling that may take up to 6-8 months to completely resolve.   Be patient!

Swelling can persist for several months in some people.  Be patient, and the swelling will decrease.  Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will let you know how the repair of the muscle went if you need this part of the procedure.

HiThanks for your question and sorry you have this concern.Swelling is quite common after body contouring procedures, which is why aggressive compression is typically recommended. At two weeks the swelling should be at or beyond its peak, but it will take months to get the final result.You should see your PS for post-op follow up to make sure you don't have a fluid collection which may be worsening your appearance. And please follow your post-op instructions and with time your results should start to show.I hope this helps.....

Hello
For now it is too soon to see how your final result will look like. You are still in the healing process, so I recommend to be patient, wear your compression garment and follow all other directions given by your surgeon. If you're still worried don't hesitate to discuss it with your doctor. Best wishes.

Regards

Dr. Israel Mañon

Certified Plastic Surgeon