I had double hernia surgery & 3 days later went in for mini tummy tuck & lipo on abs/ flanks. I had 3 children & wanted laxity gone & better belly button. Big mistake - My swelling has not improved in last 6 weeks. I can't wear pants prior to surgery. I move & I swell. I'm still bruised from lipo. CAT can showed nothing unusual. Getting ultrasound in am. Very upset.
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While you are still early in your recovery it does appear that your lower abdomen is swollen. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation. There are numerous things that could cause this including activity level, development of a seroma, or muscle repair failure. An...
Even though you are four months post op, there is still healing going on. Your symptoms should improve over the next few months. Your surgeon is right- try to give it more time.
There are different ways to address a seroma. Often they are drained in the office with a needle and syringe. This is typically painless or mildly uncomfortable. You will not need to be put under anesthesia. At times the seroma may require multiple aspiration sessions if it recurs. For a...
