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At three weeks following a tummy tuck, there will still be a considerable amount of swelling and tightness of your abdomen. It is expected. However, complications such as a seroma (fluid collection) and a hematoma can also cause swelling and tightness. If your surgeon is following you closely, he/she will usually identify these if they are present. You may just want to contact your surgeon and run your concerns past him/her.
Thank you for the question. Although it may be “normal” to feel pressure and pain to some degree in the lower abdominal way area 3 weeks after tummy tuck surgery, there may be an issue/complication causing your symptoms. Therefore, it would be best for you to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon; nothing can replace a good physical examination by a well experienced physician for precise diagnosis and advice. Best wishes.
It certainly is normal to have some pain and tight feeling 3 weeks after a Tummy Tuck. However pain associated with a feeling of pressure could be a sign of Seroma, a build up of fluid underneath the skin. Less common would be a hematoma, a collection of blood under the skin caused by bleeding. If pain and pressure is associated with swelling, it may be more serious than the typical discomfort following a Tummy Tuck. Always consult your surgeon and go in for an exam.
I am truly sorry for your predicament and cannot justify nor explain why t took o long to diagnose and treat yor Seroma. A Seroma is very easy to recognize and a well-trained Plastc surgeon should be Abe to diagnose it in seconds; when pushed on and released there is a lava amp like...
Based upon the photos the revision is very detailed and should have a fee. It is a wonder why your original PS has not addressed this with you? Was he/she a boarded PS? Sorry for your umbilical issues. Most likely due to the operative plan of the first surgeon.
Although prenatal vitamins will be okay prior to tummy tuck surgery, they are not usually necessary. Assuming you are on a healthy, well-balanced diet there should be no reason to change or supplement your diet prior to surgery. Your plastic surgeon will have a list of...