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Five weeks after an abdominoplasty you want to go many changes. Increased swelling waxing and waning pain are normal. Your result will not show itself until 3 to 6 months. Your recovery will take at least six weeks to eight weeks before you have resolution of the majority of your symptoms.
Five weeks after a tummy tuck is fairly early,however if you are experiencing more swelling, you should see your plastic surgeon to be examined to be sure you don't have a fluid collection (seroma).Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
The recovery does not follow a straight line graph of less pain, less swelling. There are invariably ups and downs along with a steady downward course.Increased swelling at 5 weeks suggests the possibility of a fluid collection--blood (hematoma) or fluid (seroma). Only your own surgeon can offer reassurance on that, so a call is appropriate.Thanks, all the best
You are still in the early recovery process and swelling can be good some days and bad the others during this time. Continue with your compression garment and follow up with your plastic surgeon very soon especially since your pain is getting worse. He/she can make sure you are not developing a seroma which is a collection of fluid that can form when your body is not absorbing it fast enough.
Please check with your plastic surgeon as every doctor has a different postop protocol. Usually if the wound is closed and there is no drainage, the belly button can be left out to the open air.
You can have trouble sleeping after a major procedure such as a tummy tuck due to the anesthesia and narcotics. Your sleep patterns should normalize as you continue in the recovery process. Please continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon.
Dear MamaEnglish,Most of us will tell you to wear Spanx for 6 weeks post-op.That said, at 6 weeks I clear all my patients for full exercises, recommend a high protein diet, yoga, massage, bath with Epsom salts etc... since the swelling may take up to 6 months to settle down.now I had a patient...
