Is it normal for lopsided swelling post tummy tuck? 3 weeks post-op.

December 3, 2017
Asked By:lizzyk24

I am 17 days post op from a Tummy Tuck. At 10 days post op I had my right side drain out. The left side drain came out after at 14 days. On Day 15 I noticed that the right side is visibly more swollen than the left side. I have rested this weekend & continued high volume of fluids but it is still more swollen and sore. I should also note that when the right drain came out is switched to a Spanx instead of the hospital compression garment so it is more easily noticed. Is this normal?

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