When will I see the absolute final result from my tummy tuck surgery?

Your healing time is up to one year, but most patients achieve almost their final look between 3 and 6 months. If you started lifting and strenous activites early, you still might have a fair amount of swelling.

The body has to heal on the inside and outside.  Skin needs to shrink and scars soften or change color.  The final result from all surgery requires at least one year.  Of course, you should see a positive alteration in your appearance after  6 weeks to 3 months.  But have patience. 

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately each patient is different in their healing and recovery times, in addition to differences based on the type of tummy tuck and extent of liposuction performed.  Most patients will fall within the 6 - 12 month window for FINAL results.