Can Swelling Remain in the Upper Abdomen 4 Months Post Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

December 13, 2011
Asked By:lotsobabies in mississippi

I'm wanting to know if what swelling above the belly button is normal after this many months? I wake up semi-flat (pic included) and then by the end of the day my upper abdomen looks pregnant swollen or at the very least protruded outwards. It looks strange in clothes. I'm not opposed to doing any type of exercise that will help, if there are any. I've lost weight since and am small anyway. 5'0 and 112 lbs. Is there a way to tell if the muscle repair has relaxed too much?

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May 25, 2016

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