Over 12 weeks post op and as you can see in photo my stomach is still very swollen. I see my surgeon 2 days ago and he told me that the problem is not with his operation but is something underneath in my stomach. What can I do i am stuck with a chubby belly, when I was told as I do athletics to a high standard my muscles were tight so he could give me a flat stomach I am 64 years old.
February 14, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Tummy tuck and Liposuction It does look like your abdomen is still swollen. Its not unusual to be swollen for 3-6 months after these procedures. At you age, I would expect it to be closer to 6 months. having said that, you could also have an abnormal fluid collection called a seroma. An ultrasound can determine if that's the case. The muscle plication could have broken down as well. If this is the case, surgical repair would be needed. However, your surgeon may have made the diagnosis as intra-abdominal fat may give you the same look, and this is corrected through weight loss.Eric Weiss MD
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February 14, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Tummy tuck and Liposuction It does look like your abdomen is still swollen. Its not unusual to be swollen for 3-6 months after these procedures. At you age, I would expect it to be closer to 6 months. having said that, you could also have an abnormal fluid collection called a seroma. An ultrasound can determine if that's the case. The muscle plication could have broken down as well. If this is the case, surgical repair would be needed. However, your surgeon may have made the diagnosis as intra-abdominal fat may give you the same look, and this is corrected through weight loss.Eric Weiss MD
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February 14, 2017
Answer: Surgery and swelling Swelling is normal post-op and this can take a while to settle down. As for the contour every one heals a bit differently, and the curvature of your spine, etc.. can impact the results.
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February 14, 2017
Answer: Surgery and swelling Swelling is normal post-op and this can take a while to settle down. As for the contour every one heals a bit differently, and the curvature of your spine, etc.. can impact the results.
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