14 weeks post TT & lipo of flanks. I still look fat/swollen. Will I continue to look like this for the next 3-6 months? (Photo)

It is perfectly normal to have numbness or swelling after a tummy tuck which is expected to slowly have sensation return to normal after many months and even years following your surgery. Although uncommon, permanent numbness and tingling can occur after tummy tuck surgery, especially in the lower mid line area between the scar and belly button. In most cases there is some sensation present, just not the normal pre-surgical amount. #tummytucknumbness #tummytuckpost-op

Thank you for the question in the photos. It is not unusual for someone to have swelling post tummy tuck and Liposuction for up to 3 to 6 months. It is nice to hear that you have recently seen your plastic surgeon and he or she has examined you and ruled out a seroma. From looking at the photos that was the first thing that came to my mind is that you possibly have a seroma. Other consideration is that maybe your plication sutures separated and you have some lower abdominal wall laxity and you have protrubarence. In either case as long as you have seen and have been examined by your board certified  plastic surgeon provides you with some comfort. I would wait for 6 months to see home much swelling subsides. Good luck.

Hi, it is not uncommon to have some residual swelling 14 weeks after tummy tuck surgery.   If your PS has examined your recently and ruled out a fluid collection or other problem, hopefully this will continue to improve over several months.