I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair about 7 weeks ago I wear 2 compression garments one XXS and one XS to try and help the swelling I wear them 24/7 and have since the first week. Should I still be this swollen? Should I start working out to help relieve it I walk quite a bit of the day I thought that might help
February 17, 2018
Answer: Swelling 7 weeks after tummy tuck Yes some patients will have residual swelling this far out from the recovery process and everybody heals at different rates. As you were much flatter in the before pics, I would go in to see your PS for an examination. Swelling could be due to the tissues underneath the skin such as from your muscle repair or fluid collection, or intrabdominal swelling from the internal organs.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Swelling 7 weeks after tummy tuck Yes some patients will have residual swelling this far out from the recovery process and everybody heals at different rates. As you were much flatter in the before pics, I would go in to see your PS for an examination. Swelling could be due to the tissues underneath the skin such as from your muscle repair or fluid collection, or intrabdominal swelling from the internal organs.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Is this normal swelling 7 weeks post op tummy tuck? (Photo) I am sorry to see that you are experiencing this problem. I am looking at your preoperative photo and I am finding it hard to believe that you needed any type of tummy tuck at all. I am seeing extraordinarily defined rectus and oblique muscles and maybe a bit of loose skin below your belly button. I cannot comment with 100% confidence because you did not provide a frontal view and I have not examined you in person, but you certainly looked like you were in very good shape.That being said, yes, you do have some obvious swelling and fullness in your belly. At 7 weeks I would have to say this needs to be investigated. Most patients are finally seeing most of their swelling resolve at this point. Working out probably won't do much. You should contact your Plastic Surgeon and at least head in for a quick check to make sure everything is progressing nicely. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Is this normal swelling 7 weeks post op tummy tuck? (Photo) I am sorry to see that you are experiencing this problem. I am looking at your preoperative photo and I am finding it hard to believe that you needed any type of tummy tuck at all. I am seeing extraordinarily defined rectus and oblique muscles and maybe a bit of loose skin below your belly button. I cannot comment with 100% confidence because you did not provide a frontal view and I have not examined you in person, but you certainly looked like you were in very good shape.That being said, yes, you do have some obvious swelling and fullness in your belly. At 7 weeks I would have to say this needs to be investigated. Most patients are finally seeing most of their swelling resolve at this point. Working out probably won't do much. You should contact your Plastic Surgeon and at least head in for a quick check to make sure everything is progressing nicely. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
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