Swelling of Hips with Abdominoplasty Normal?

Swelling is a normal part of the healing process and can last for months after a cosmetic surgery.  With a Tummy Tuck, the swelling can be prounounced for several weeks and improve over the next several months. It can take 9-12 months to really see the final results of your cosmetic surgery. You are specifically asking about the swelling in your hips.  You need to check with your surgeon to see eactly what he did during the surgery.  I routinely perform liposuction of the hips and flanks during my tummy tucks and this can result in swelling of this area that will take some time to improve.  If your surgeon did this, this may explain some of the things you are complaining about.  You may need to be a little more patient and give it a few more months before you decide you are "unhappy."  In reare instances, revision surgery may be needed to get the shape you want.  Make sure to keep an open dialogue with your surgeon during the healing process so you can discuss what is normal and what is not normal.

Dear KylieB,

Sounds like your right where we should be on your recovery.  The swelling and numbness is not unusual at this stage.  Some of my patients enjoy Endermologie which seems to help some of the swelling and soreness resolve sooner.  Keep your follow up appointments and remember the worst is behind you.  Best wishes