Will the skin smooth out after tummy tuck? (Photo)

Following
any cosmetic surgery, seeing your final results can take from several weeks for
some procedures to several months for others. A tummy tuck falls into the
second category. As healing progresses and recovery continues, your contours
will continue to look more refined, smooth and natural. There really isn’t a
way to speed up this process except to make sure your body has the rest and
support it needs. I know it’s hard to be patient, but try to stay positive and
you should see noticeable improvement before too much longer. This is why "dog
ears" at the ends of the incision that are present at the conclusion of
the surgery may resolve or improve with time. Quilting sutures may also
contribute to unevenness and will disappear with time. It is generally
recommended to wait a minimum of 4 and preferably 9 months prior to considering
scar revision.

At four weeks after tummy tuck it is much too early worry about the ultimate outcome.  It will take e 6 months for the swelling to go down.

Thank you for your pictures.  You are early in your healing process. The firm areas will soften.  Keep following your plastic surgeons's advice.  

At 4 weeks you are still far from healed although you are likely feeling better. The appearance you describe is pretty typical and usually will smooth out with no problems. It's at least 12 weeks before you can truly judge your result.

Allow 6 months, sometimes up to 12 for all the swelling to resolve. I would expect this small amount of irregular contour to resolve as healing progresses.  If I am wrong, the fix is a simple office procedure.All the best. 

Thank you for the photos but you are really too early post op to judge your final result but express your concerns to your surgeonDr Corbin

It may be too early to judge on your result being 4 weeks out. Meanwhile, I recommend that you continue wearing your garment and adhering to follow up appointments.It may not hurt to share your concerns with your surgeon. Generally speaking, revisions if warranted, are considered from 6 months onwards. 

We recommend waiting six months before evaluating surgical results.  Your early results look good and should improve as healing progresses.  Best wishes.

Time really is a big deal in plastic surgery. Most things improve and it does take months. Be patient.

At just 4 weeks following a tummy tuck you are still swollen and it may take another 6 weeks or so tho see long term results.  Check with your surgeon but compression garments and/or gentle massage can help speed the process.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.