I had a tummy tuck, exactly 6 months ago. A couple of months ago my surgeon said the swelling was normal. But it's now 6 months, and this problem still persists. Is this still swelling or something else? I have not gained weight (if that helps). Pics attatched.
September 8, 2021
Answer: Abdominoplasty Hello, it looks like your wounds are healing very very well. At 6 months there can indeed still be some swelling adjacent to an abdominoplasty incision. Sometimes it can take a while for the body to learn to "re-route" lymphatic fluid that is draining from the legs across the incision. Or some of this fluid can accumulate above the incision. Often abdominoplasties can continue to improve for a year after surgery. Sometime scar massage can help too. I would ask your surgeon how they want you to proceed with this. If, after a year things don't get to where you are happy, likely some small revision could be undertaken. On the whole it looks like you are doing very well. Note: The above is intended as general education about plastic surgery and healing, it does not represent an individualized care-plan or medical advice without a detailed interview, and physical exam.
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September 8, 2021
Answer: Abdominoplasty Hello, it looks like your wounds are healing very very well. At 6 months there can indeed still be some swelling adjacent to an abdominoplasty incision. Sometimes it can take a while for the body to learn to "re-route" lymphatic fluid that is draining from the legs across the incision. Or some of this fluid can accumulate above the incision. Often abdominoplasties can continue to improve for a year after surgery. Sometime scar massage can help too. I would ask your surgeon how they want you to proceed with this. If, after a year things don't get to where you are happy, likely some small revision could be undertaken. On the whole it looks like you are doing very well. Note: The above is intended as general education about plastic surgery and healing, it does not represent an individualized care-plan or medical advice without a detailed interview, and physical exam.
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September 8, 2021
Answer: Post-Surgical Swelling Thanks for your question and the photos. It is still possible that you are swollen from surgery. Please speak to your surgeon about further concerns.
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September 8, 2021
Answer: Post-Surgical Swelling Thanks for your question and the photos. It is still possible that you are swollen from surgery. Please speak to your surgeon about further concerns.
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