3 weeks post op of Tummy Tuck, I'm still very swollen in my lower abdomen. How long does it take for the swelling to go down?

June 2, 2014
Asked By:meplus4 in Chicago, IL

hello, tomorrow marks it three weeks since my tummy tuck/breast aug/ and lipo of the flanks and hips. i am still very swollen and in my lower abdomen. I mentioned it to my doctor and he said that would go down. But i have not seen any progress. how long does it normally take for the swelling to go down where its not that noticeable. I also have swelling in my flank area.

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