1 week post op Tummy Tuck, my skin feels rubbery. Will it soften over time?

When patients receive a tummy tuck they will have swelling and mild bruising. The healing process can take some time. You are early in the process and most patients will experience a softening of the skin and normal sensation as well. 

Everyone will get some swelling in their skin after tummy tuck that can feel "rubbery".  Give it some time and this will resolve.   

It is quite normal for skin to feel rubbery after tummy tuck as it's both stretched and swollen. You will see improvements over the next 3 months.

It is normal for the skin to feel abnormal after surgery.  It will take 2-3 months for the skin to begin to feel normal again. 

Hi tesssThis is  quite normal to have skin feel like this in the immediate post-op period following a tummy tuck or even liposuction. The skin and tissue beneath it are filled with fluids from the muscle swelling and this will go away a little bit every day. You can help it along by elevating your legs at the end of the day or even when you are resting.If the swelling increases, doesn't get better or if the skin gets hard, please see your surgeon. Otherwise, things should settle down in a week or two.Best,Dr. Rodgers