Hard Swelling After a Tummy Tuck?

Hi there-

I would strongly recommend that you contact your surgeon's office.

It doesn't look (in the photo you posted) like you have a big problem, but a physical exam would be necessary to be sure exactly what is going on.

Congratulations on your flat tummy!

Swelling is common and expected after a tummy tuck. It sometimes will worsen after hours of activity or being on your feet. It's best to have the area examined by your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.

If you have hard tissue,then you have swelling and it will get better. If you have feeling of touching water-bed when you press over the swelling, you may have seroma. Please go back to your surgeon.

You should ask if you have a seroma or hematoma in the area. This sounds like you do have an issue go back and discuss with the PS.

Regards Dr. B from MIAMI 

The best and most reliable source to answer this question is the surgeon who operated on you. From the picture provided you do nor appear to have a major complication. The hardness you are feeling is either swelling or dead fatty tissue (fat necrosis). swelling and small areas of fat necrosis will resolve by themselves. Larger areas may require additional surgery.  Ask your surgeon