I am 9 days post op from a tummy tuck with Lipo to the abdomen and love handles. I have linear like lumps in the love handle area. Looks like maybe the abdominal Binder lines. Is this normal?
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Post Op Swelling? Thank you for your question and photos. You are still early in the post-operative period and should expect to have swelling for three to six months following your tummy tuck surgery, Use of a properly fitted compression garment will help decrease the length and severity of the post-operative swelling. It appears your garment is too tight and the cause of the lines on your abdomen. As the swelling decreases, the contour of your abdomen, flanks, and hips will dramatically improve. Please follow your plastic surgeons specific advice regarding your level of physical activity. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck - Post Op Swelling? Thank you for your question and photos. You are still early in the post-operative period and should expect to have swelling for three to six months following your tummy tuck surgery, Use of a properly fitted compression garment will help decrease the length and severity of the post-operative swelling. It appears your garment is too tight and the cause of the lines on your abdomen. As the swelling decreases, the contour of your abdomen, flanks, and hips will dramatically improve. Please follow your plastic surgeons specific advice regarding your level of physical activity. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Lumpy section. Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and congratulations on your surgery. Though nothing replaces an in-person examination it appears that the lines along your love handles are the result of your abdominal binder as even the bruising has settled along these areas. Your surgeon should be able to provide you with additional reassurance so voice your concerns to them. Hang in there!
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Lumpy section. Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and congratulations on your surgery. Though nothing replaces an in-person examination it appears that the lines along your love handles are the result of your abdominal binder as even the bruising has settled along these areas. Your surgeon should be able to provide you with additional reassurance so voice your concerns to them. Hang in there!
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Answer: Lumpy section Thank you for your photos. It is a pleasure to answer your question. At 9 days post op of a tummy tuck you are very early of your recovery process. At this stage it is quite normal to be swollen. It will diminish with time. The recovery process of this surgical procedure is one of the longest, it could take up to 6 months to heal completely. I recommend patience and follow up with your surgeon. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Answer: Lumpy section Thank you for your photos. It is a pleasure to answer your question. At 9 days post op of a tummy tuck you are very early of your recovery process. At this stage it is quite normal to be swollen. It will diminish with time. The recovery process of this surgical procedure is one of the longest, it could take up to 6 months to heal completely. I recommend patience and follow up with your surgeon. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck You are very early in the post-op and you have to give it time to heal and of the swelling to subside. Best of luck.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck You are very early in the post-op and you have to give it time to heal and of the swelling to subside. Best of luck.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Be patient & don't worry Thanks for your question and for posting your pictures. Your abdomen looks pretty good for this stage of your recovery. We are constantly surprised by the different amounts of swelling and bruising that people have after abdominoplasty. Some have next to none. Most have a bit. Some are really bruised and swollen. You look just fine for this stage. The most important things to help you recover quickly at this stage are:
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Be patient & don't worry Thanks for your question and for posting your pictures. Your abdomen looks pretty good for this stage of your recovery. We are constantly surprised by the different amounts of swelling and bruising that people have after abdominoplasty. Some have next to none. Most have a bit. Some are really bruised and swollen. You look just fine for this stage. The most important things to help you recover quickly at this stage are:
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