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.
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September 9, 2021
Answer: 6 months post tummy tuck, is this swelling? (Photo)
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Yes, it is possible for you to get a tummy tuck and it will be fine for the lose skin.
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Patients who are dissatisfied with results after plastic surgery are best served by going back and seeing their surgeon to discuss the aspects that are less than ideal. Your surgeon best knows what happened in the operating room and what can be expected after recovery.
When a tummy tuck includes muscle plication or repair of the rectus diastasis it is more painful than a simple skin excision procedure. Dr. Polo does a "Painless Drainless Tummy Tuck". He places two small catheters through the skin and beneath the two layers of muscle sutures. The two catheters...