I had an abdominoplasty ten weeks ago, and I'm trying to figure out if I am close to my finished product, or if there is still swelling. The skin from the naval to the incision site is incredibly tight, but there is some loose skin around the belly button area. Specifically the top of the belly button seems to hang over a bit. I don't know if my expectations were just too high, but could this still be swelling?
August 30, 2015
Answer: 10 weeks post tummy tuck Swelling can take months to resolve completely, at least from the patient's perspective. However, at 10 weeks postop, the majority of the swelling should be gone and your results should be fairly obvious. I don't see the extra skin you are talking about above your belly button (perhaps it is present more when you are seated?) but if I had to critique your results I would say that the scar is too high and there's not enough distance between your belly button and the scar. Luckily the scar will fade with time. Best of luck with your continued recovery!
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August 30, 2015
Answer: 10 weeks post tummy tuck Swelling can take months to resolve completely, at least from the patient's perspective. However, at 10 weeks postop, the majority of the swelling should be gone and your results should be fairly obvious. I don't see the extra skin you are talking about above your belly button (perhaps it is present more when you are seated?) but if I had to critique your results I would say that the scar is too high and there's not enough distance between your belly button and the scar. Luckily the scar will fade with time. Best of luck with your continued recovery!
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Answer: Is this just swelling? Hi, there. Based on your photo, I cannot appreciate swelling in 2D. However, swelling can persist several months after tummy tuck. Depending on your activity, swelling can fluctuate within a day or day to day. Please give some more time. If you have concerned, share the concern with your plastic surgeon so that he/she can address your concern better after examining you. Good luck with your continued recovery.
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Answer: Is this just swelling? Hi, there. Based on your photo, I cannot appreciate swelling in 2D. However, swelling can persist several months after tummy tuck. Depending on your activity, swelling can fluctuate within a day or day to day. Please give some more time. If you have concerned, share the concern with your plastic surgeon so that he/she can address your concern better after examining you. Good luck with your continued recovery.
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