Swelling over my Tummy Tuck Incision - Is This Normal?

It is expected and normal to have swelling following a tummy tuck, and that can make the area above your incision look puffy. The swelling in your photo looks entirely within the normal range of postoperative swelling. This should improve with time. If it does not, or if there seem to be focal areas of swelling, it is possible you have a fluid collection called a seroma. Your surgeon will be able to determine if this is the case when he or she examines you. 

Swelling can last up to a year after surgery.  Be patient and take it easy until then.  24 days seems like a ling time post op but it really isn't even a month!

Your result for 3 weeks is good.  It is very normal to have some swelling above the incision.  Many times scar massage will help with this.  Also there is the possibility of seroma or fluid accumulation in the space beneath the skin and this would need to be aspirated.  Just check in with your surgeon and they will let you know what to do.

Good luck with your new body,

Dr T

Be sure to take it easy as you are still only 3 weeks out from your tummy tuck. It often will take a few months to return to normal fluid control in that area.
 

Your results appear quite normal for the time after surgery.

Often the area above the incision swells temporarily due to decreased drainage (while the incision heals).

You might want to talk to your surgeon about postoperative compression, the appropriate activity level, and creams and laser therapies you can use to maximize your healing after this type of surgery.