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

Thank you for your question, switching to spandex so soon after a tummy tuck can increase your chances of a fluid collection, I usually tell my patients to wear the garment I give them for at least 4-6 weeks, continue to follow up with your PS best of luck.

I recommend you contact your surgeon and follow up with them. While swelling is common and can last for up to 3 months post procedure, however sue to it being lopsided, you should follow up to ensure there is not an underlying issue. 

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to know if the swelling is normal or concerning.  Please see your surgeon to discuss. 

Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately without a full series of photographs or an in-person examination it is difficult to know if you are experiencing soft tissue swelling or a discrete fluid collection.  The former would be normal for a tummy tuck procedure and improves spontaneously with time while the latter may require intervention by your surgeon.  I would contact your doctor and ask to be seen and evaluated for the best advice. 

Keep your compression garment on,  Minimize your core motion and call your surgeon to have fluid aspirated.  Uneven swelling does happen, if you feel as if you are filling up with fluid you should call your Surgeon to have the fluid removed.  

Yes, it is likely to be just swelling but in case it is a fluid collection I would suggest seeing your surgeon to be sure it isn't something that the surgeon can treat sooner than later. Best of luck!

It could be normal or it could be a fluid collection. In order to determine if it is a fluid collection you would have to be seen in person.

I think you should allow your surgeon to examine the area and ensure that there is no fluid accumulating on that side.  It can be aspirated if it is present.

If you have swelling on one side of your belly after tummy tuck and drain removal you should see your plastic surgeon. Most likely this is a fluid collection known as a seroma, which might need to be drained.