Penis Seems Smaller After Inverted T Abdominoplasty- Normal?

Regardless of your girlfriend's observation, your penis in no way would change in size after an abdominoplasty.  She may be looking for a reason to break up.

Hello, thank you for your question regarding the fact that your penis seems smaller after an inverted T abdominoplasty. Thank you for your history. Most plastic surgeons would agree that at 4 weeks after an inverted T abdominoplasty, you are still swollen and are still healing. Therefore, give yourself more time. Most plastic surgeons would suggest lymphatic massage 2 to 3 times a week. Also, you should be wearing a medical-grade compression garment. Also, consider possibly taking a diuretic (fluid) pill. Also, avoid salt and MSG. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the fact that your penis seems smaller after an inverted T abdominoplasty. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS. ( Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and  member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Hi, you should not worry. Almost certainly the size isue is related to swelling of the pubic region after the surgery and will resolve over time. Swelling can persist for several months, so be patient.

Regards,

Daniel Medalie, MD

It's really hard to give any advice without pre and postoperative photos... I would recommend talking with your plastic surgeon to get his or her input about whether it's just swelling and part of the normal healing process.   It can take many months for all the surgical changes to fully resolve as your body heals.

The problem is usually the other way - the penis appears larger right after surgery!

I think it's unlikely that it is or even truly appears to be smaller (of course, I can't say anything for sure without being to see before and after photos) but, assuming that no procedures were done specifically to the penis, I think it's unlikely that this will be an ongoing problem.  If anything, perhaps some swelling in the region around it is making it appear somewhat smaller but I would think that as the swelling subsides it will - if anything - appear larger than it did before.

More commonly, I hear that the penis and scrotum are significantly swollen after TTs and liposuctions - in that case I need to reassure - and sometimes reinforce to - the patients that those area will go back DOWN to their preoperative sizes..

I hope that this helps, and good luck,

Dr. E

I can think of no reason that would cause the problem you describe. Swelling after tummy tuck surgery may take several months to resolve and I am sure everything should return to normal