so i got a tummy tuck, its been exactly 4 weeks now. it was SO flat at 2.5 weeks. i am a SMALL girl, im not overweight, i had a baby and had BAD loose skin afterwards and i have always had a pot belly my whole life even at 90 lbs. i weigh 110now. when i bend over, there is still loose saggy wrinkles in the middle, i already felt it wasnt tight enough. and the verticle scar is huge. anyways, now, 4 wks PO, took my compression off, and two days later, its a HUGE potbelly. confused. swelling?torn?
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December 19, 2010
Answer: Questions about post-operative tummy tuck result.
Thank you for the question.
As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment.
Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to:
1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and...
Hi there-
It sounds like you are very fit now- after the removal of your excess skin, I do believe you would be able to achieve a significantly improved level of muscular definition.
This could be further enhanced through particular liposuction techniques if maximum definition were desired.
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