Swelling after removed skin. 11 days post mastectomy, panniculectomy, belt lipectomy, brachioplasty, and repair. Advice? (photo)

January 23, 2018
Asked By:Tiverty in South Dakota, SD

Hello, I went in 11 days ago and had a mastectomy, panniculectomy, belt lipectomy, brachioplasty, and repair on my abdomen muscles. Pain is fine, back to work after 9 days! I have some extreme swelling and weight gain. I went into surgery at 175, 10lbs of skin removed, I now weigh 184 11 days after. Also, none of my jeans or pants even allow me to move the zipper up, let alone button them. Is it normal to have such swelling (and weight gain) in an area that did not have any surgical work done?

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Answer: Swelling after skin removal

Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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Answer: Post Op Swelling

Stanley Okoro, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2018

Answer: Post Op Swelling

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