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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June 5, 2014
Answer: 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?
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...
Tummy Tucks are usually designed to result in a nice smooth,even scar, but there definitely can be factors about the patient or the healingprocess that influences how things turn out. One issue is the anatomy of theabdomen to begin with. Not everyone starts out even or symmetric. Scoliosis...
