4 weeks post-op tummy tuck swelling, should I be concerned? (Photos)

Hi, Thank you for your post. Congratulations on your surgery. It is hard to tell you what is going on without seeing what you looked like prior to surgery. It does appear to be a little more swelling than normal. I would recommend follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure that everything is healing properly and that you do not have any fluid collecting in that area.

It's hard to say exactly what's going on without the benefit of pictures that show what you look like prior to surgery and the ability to examine you. From what I can see in your pictures it appears that you may still have  some loose skin. The bulging of the lower abdomen could be swelling, fluid, muscle laxity or residual redundant skin and fat.  It is still early in your recovery process and it is possible that this is all swelling that will resolve with time. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  They are in the best position to answer your question. If you are not satisfied with their explanation consider getting a second opinion.