i had a tummy tuck 4 days ago, i'm feeling great and dont feel swollen at all...maybe a litle bit on the hips but nothing around the tummy area. but i dont feel smaller. i look the same size, i took my measurements which is 84 cm and it is exactly the same as before the surgery. will it get better? am i swollen without knowing it? or it is just that not everybody gets a better waist? I feel very frustrated about this. it was so expensive and i still look fat.
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Answer: Still fat after tummy tuck, will it get better?
Although impossible to be sure with just a picture, it appears that the reason you have the diastasis and protuberant abdomen is that you have a significant collection of fat around your gut. Repair of a large diastasis during abdominoplasty is an easy and safe procedure on someone who has...
Sometimes fluid leaking from an incision can be an indication of an underlying fluid collection or an area of delayed healing. This often is self-resolving as the area heals from the inside out. You should likely see your surgeon sooner rather than later as this can sometimes indicate a larger...
Swelling after tummy tuck is to be expected for months after surgery. The time frame for resolution varies from person to person and can be unpredictable. For patients with prolonged swelling, I recommend continued compression garment usage. I would first check in with your physician to make...
