I had limited swelling until 2.5 weeks po. Now after. That time, I have increased swelling with a pouch just above and below my incision. My moms pubis looks ridiculous. I have dimples where my drains were and a huge pouch in the middle. My ps tried to drain it, but no fluid came out.
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Mons pubis swelling after tummy tuck can take awhile to resolve
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