I am 46 years old, 5'5" and 159 lbs. I've had three kids, within last two years lost 30 lbs and I went to see surgeon to get full tummy tuck with muscles tightened along with breast lift and implants. Got procedures done 9 weeks ago and the sag/roll that I had is gone but my stomach is still huge. I measured 38 inches around at naval before and still do. Surgeon says that it isn't uncommon for some people to still be this swollen. I've warn my girdle faitfully. Please advise.
Answer: Swollen After Tummy Tuck It is hard to tell but it seems you could have a fluid collection beneath the skin flap or the muscle tightening part failed. Your swelling should mostly be gone at this point. The other issue is that you could have a very thick abdominal flap and that can account for the bulging. This can be liposuctioned down. I would start with a visit to your surgeon to make sure you do not have a fluid collection that needs to be drained.
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Answer: Swollen After Tummy Tuck It is hard to tell but it seems you could have a fluid collection beneath the skin flap or the muscle tightening part failed. Your swelling should mostly be gone at this point. The other issue is that you could have a very thick abdominal flap and that can account for the bulging. This can be liposuctioned down. I would start with a visit to your surgeon to make sure you do not have a fluid collection that needs to be drained.
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April 5, 2017
Answer: Post op swelling Hi,The most impressive of your photos are the ones with the side view. Unfortunately, we don't have a side view from early post op. There does seem to be a recurrence of the shape that you had preoperatively. One wonders whether or not the muscle repair might have failed. As far as swelling is concerned, it is true that all of the swelling has not resolved, but also probably true that you won't see a dramatic change in your shape as the rest of the swelling resolves. It would be helpful at this point to check back with your surgeon and see what he has to say.Good luck, Douglas Hargrave, MD
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April 5, 2017
Answer: Post op swelling Hi,The most impressive of your photos are the ones with the side view. Unfortunately, we don't have a side view from early post op. There does seem to be a recurrence of the shape that you had preoperatively. One wonders whether or not the muscle repair might have failed. As far as swelling is concerned, it is true that all of the swelling has not resolved, but also probably true that you won't see a dramatic change in your shape as the rest of the swelling resolves. It would be helpful at this point to check back with your surgeon and see what he has to say.Good luck, Douglas Hargrave, MD
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