My concern is a protruding hard pouch I have has since week 2 post tummy tuck. It goes from below the belly button to the mons pubis. I have raised with my PS. He is not concerned yet.They have sent me a second 4 panel binder to put on over my original compression body suit. This helps flatten but it comes back. The 1st two images were taken first thing in the morning and last one was after a full day of wearing my new binder. What is wrong and why am I not flat yet? Should I be worried?
Answer: 8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried? Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. However, you are still early in your recovery process. There is still swelling involved. Only an in person consultation can determine if you have fluid collection. I will suggest to schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon. If concerns persist, please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.
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Answer: 8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried? Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. However, you are still early in your recovery process. There is still swelling involved. Only an in person consultation can determine if you have fluid collection. I will suggest to schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon. If concerns persist, please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.
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October 29, 2019
Answer: Protruding pouch You are still early in your recovery where swelling is present and expected. You will not be able to see your final results for 9-12 months from surgery. I encourage you to continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon. The use of compression should be helpful. I know it is hard to be patient, but that is what is needed as more changes are ahead as healing continues.
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October 29, 2019
Answer: Protruding pouch You are still early in your recovery where swelling is present and expected. You will not be able to see your final results for 9-12 months from surgery. I encourage you to continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon. The use of compression should be helpful. I know it is hard to be patient, but that is what is needed as more changes are ahead as healing continues.
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May 29, 2019
Answer: 8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried? Thank you for sharing your question and series of photographs and I am sorry that your results have not been what you anticipated. It is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place. In most cases this is persistent swelling which will resolve spontaneously given sufficient time. It is important, however, to ensure that other issues are not taking place - discrete fluid collection, muscle laxity, or residual adipose tissue. Since your surgeon knows the full details of your operation, they are in the best position to provide you with a diagnosis and treatment option. Best wishes.
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May 29, 2019
Answer: 8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried? Thank you for sharing your question and series of photographs and I am sorry that your results have not been what you anticipated. It is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place. In most cases this is persistent swelling which will resolve spontaneously given sufficient time. It is important, however, to ensure that other issues are not taking place - discrete fluid collection, muscle laxity, or residual adipose tissue. Since your surgeon knows the full details of your operation, they are in the best position to provide you with a diagnosis and treatment option. Best wishes.
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Re: 'pooch' Thanks for your question! It can take up to a year for swelling to resolve after a tummy tuck, and since swelling drifts downward with gravity's assistance, we most commonly see swelling build up right around the incision line to the pubis. That being the case, I usually recommend a couple different things to our patients. One option is for our patients to wear their compression at night for longer than initially recommended post-op (I tell me patients 6 weeks, but some wear it at night to 3 months). Addition of Topifoam (or similar) to the area can also help even things out. Discuss options with your surgeon, and also make sure that they check for the possibility of a seroma or hematoma!Best of luck!
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May 30, 2019
Answer: Re: 'pooch' Thanks for your question! It can take up to a year for swelling to resolve after a tummy tuck, and since swelling drifts downward with gravity's assistance, we most commonly see swelling build up right around the incision line to the pubis. That being the case, I usually recommend a couple different things to our patients. One option is for our patients to wear their compression at night for longer than initially recommended post-op (I tell me patients 6 weeks, but some wear it at night to 3 months). Addition of Topifoam (or similar) to the area can also help even things out. Discuss options with your surgeon, and also make sure that they check for the possibility of a seroma or hematoma!Best of luck!
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