Is my drain site swollen or could the puffiness be scar tissue? (Photo)

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. It is most likely swelling. You are still early in your recovery process. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following up with your surgeon.

Swelling is common and expected at this point in your recovery. I encourage you to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and discuss all concerns. Your final results won't be seen for a few months yet. You may want to consider lymphatic massage if okayed by your surgeon to assist with swelling.

I would suggest you be examined by your surgeon to see if fluid has collected in that area and needs to be drained. Yes, you are still swollen.

It is very normal at this stage of the process to have swelling everywhere , especially the side that was holding the drain is more common to have some extra swelling. Everything for the moment looks fine. Have a great recovery

Hello and thank you for your question and photo.  From what I can see on your photo, your right side is a little fuller which can be possibly one of several issues.  One, it is still early and swelling is not always bilaterally the same.  Two, you may have a small seroma which is fluid build up , this is something your PS can palpate and take care of easily in the office.  The last possibility but I feel is too early to know due to swelling , is that it may be a "dog ear" in which this can be revised 6 months down the road when we know all swelling is completely subsided.  Hope this helps, make an appointment with your PS to discuss your concerns. 

Appears as an early 'dog ear' deformity. Bt the posted photo is of to far focal distance to tell. Best to prepay for in person second opinions from local boarded PSs in Tampa. 

This is a good question, but so hard to really see from the small photo included.  I always highly recommend getting an opinion from the doctor that you chose to do your surgery.  He or she is in the best position to give a proper opinion.  If you doubt the answer, a full examination by a second opinion surgeon would then be appropriate.Good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon