For many patients, the worst swelling is at about 3 weeks after surgery. You have been inactive for several weeks now and the inflammatory response of the body is just now starting to resolve. It might take up to 3 months for the majority of the swelling to fully dissipate.
It's possible you may have a seroma (fluid collection) under your abdominal skin. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon sooner than July in case this needs to be drained- which can be done in the office. An exam will give you more accurate information than the photos.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
Thank you for the question.Yes, tummy tuck procedures can be done safely for patients with a variety of different “medical conditions”. Careful evaluation and treatment of the medical condition is necessary prior to determining the appropriate candidates for the tummy tuck procedure. In your...