I had full tummy tuck with muscle repair and 360 bodytite lipo 5 months ago. I still feel very tight as though I have a tight elastic band around my torso . My abdomen area feels hard to touch but it looks really good. Does this hardness mean I still have swelling ? And could the treated areas still shrink even further?
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Niki,It sounds like you have developed a postoperative seroma (fluid collection). They need to be drained so I would call your surgeon's office and ask who is covering for them while they are not available. The seroma (if it is one) may be drained in the office with local anesthesia.Best of l...
Thank you for your question. This can happen after lipo but more common after tummy tuck. It is beneficial to drain the fluid. Please talk to your PS for details.
Its not as simply as it seems, you might have a risk of infection with the scar is not totally closed and dry. Take into consideration you can not make tons of effort before the 45th day. Sun block is a must.
