Why am I more swollen at week 4 and what are those hard lumps that appear and go on my sides of the stomach. Could it be my garment not fitting well? I have binders on 24 7
Answer: Abdominalplasty: swelling 4 weeks post-op hello noha85 Softening and fading of the surgical scars, return of sensation may take several months up to a year or longer. Your abdomen will feel tight for a month or longer. If you have had a
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Answer: Abdominalplasty: swelling 4 weeks post-op hello noha85 Softening and fading of the surgical scars, return of sensation may take several months up to a year or longer. Your abdomen will feel tight for a month or longer. If you have had a
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July 14, 2017
Answer: Hard lumps after liposuction Dear noha85,swelling after tummy tuck and liposuction can last for months and it is not unusual that it changes in intensity. Regarding the lumps, it is hard to tell without an examination. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon and get a formal examination.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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July 14, 2017
Answer: Hard lumps after liposuction Dear noha85,swelling after tummy tuck and liposuction can last for months and it is not unusual that it changes in intensity. Regarding the lumps, it is hard to tell without an examination. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon and get a formal examination.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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July 14, 2017
Answer: 4 weeks post tummy tuck Following tummy tuck and particularly if combined with liposuction I find that you look at your best in the first 1 day after the procedure and then the skin and fat swelling from the operation along with abdominal bloating ( side effect of from the pain killers) make the benefits a lot less obvious. The swelling is at it's worse at about 4 to 6 weeks post surgery and then gradually subsides unto 6 months post operative. At this stage you're really see the benefits of surgery. By the way this can be longer if liposuction is also performed.
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July 14, 2017
Answer: 4 weeks post tummy tuck Following tummy tuck and particularly if combined with liposuction I find that you look at your best in the first 1 day after the procedure and then the skin and fat swelling from the operation along with abdominal bloating ( side effect of from the pain killers) make the benefits a lot less obvious. The swelling is at it's worse at about 4 to 6 weeks post surgery and then gradually subsides unto 6 months post operative. At this stage you're really see the benefits of surgery. By the way this can be longer if liposuction is also performed.
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July 17, 2017
Answer: Swelling after tummy tucks are common but at 4 weeks out, I would expect them to be improving on a daily basis. Photos would have helped immensely so we could better appreciate your concerns but realize swelling in the midline and epigastrium is very common and often requires office revisions to further flatten as the prominent is not from swelling but from excess skin and fat. If your swelling is progressive and worsening, you must see your surgeon for an evaluation and management.
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July 17, 2017
Answer: Swelling after tummy tucks are common but at 4 weeks out, I would expect them to be improving on a daily basis. Photos would have helped immensely so we could better appreciate your concerns but realize swelling in the midline and epigastrium is very common and often requires office revisions to further flatten as the prominent is not from swelling but from excess skin and fat. If your swelling is progressive and worsening, you must see your surgeon for an evaluation and management.
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