I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and I am still swolen, but I am beginning to be concerned that my stomach will not look much less than it does with the swelling. My doctor told me he would not be able to make me super flat, but he would take as much as he could. In your experience, do you think swelling is still at the extreme after 4 weeks?
Answer: Swelling at 4 weeks is completely normal At 4 weeks, you are very early in the recovery period. The swelling typically is peaking at 6 weeks, and continue to be moderately pronounced until 2 months. Some degree of swelling after tummy tuck can last up to a year. Of course you will be more swollen for the first several months. In fact, it is very important that you refrain from any vigorous physical activity for the first 2 months after tummy tuck. At that point you can start exercising, but if anything you do results in swelling, you should wait on that activity. As long as you stay behind this swelling curve, the surgery will continue to heal over the next 6 months. People who try to push through the swelling almost always end up with prolonged healing and can compromise their outcome. It is totally normal to be "larger" after tummy tuck for some time, and patients report they cannot fit into their old clothes. Then, as the swelling goes down, there are remarkable transformations. Just be patient, the swelling will resolve.
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Answer: Swelling at 4 weeks is completely normal At 4 weeks, you are very early in the recovery period. The swelling typically is peaking at 6 weeks, and continue to be moderately pronounced until 2 months. Some degree of swelling after tummy tuck can last up to a year. Of course you will be more swollen for the first several months. In fact, it is very important that you refrain from any vigorous physical activity for the first 2 months after tummy tuck. At that point you can start exercising, but if anything you do results in swelling, you should wait on that activity. As long as you stay behind this swelling curve, the surgery will continue to heal over the next 6 months. People who try to push through the swelling almost always end up with prolonged healing and can compromise their outcome. It is totally normal to be "larger" after tummy tuck for some time, and patients report they cannot fit into their old clothes. Then, as the swelling goes down, there are remarkable transformations. Just be patient, the swelling will resolve.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck - Swelling After 4 Weeks Dear Anissa,
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July 8, 2021
Answer: Swelling post tummy tuck Depending on the extent of the procedure, swelling can last up to 6-12 months. However most of the swelling generally subsides by 2-3 months. I have found a snug (not tight) abdominal binder and in some cases lymphatic massage can help speed up the swelling recovery process as well. You would have to discuss with your surgeon how much of the fullness is swelling vs residual tissue, and the final extent may not be known until the swelling subsides. Please discuss with your surgeon, this meant to be general advice.
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July 8, 2021
Answer: Swelling post tummy tuck Depending on the extent of the procedure, swelling can last up to 6-12 months. However most of the swelling generally subsides by 2-3 months. I have found a snug (not tight) abdominal binder and in some cases lymphatic massage can help speed up the swelling recovery process as well. You would have to discuss with your surgeon how much of the fullness is swelling vs residual tissue, and the final extent may not be known until the swelling subsides. Please discuss with your surgeon, this meant to be general advice.
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March 9, 2021
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck After a full tummy tuck, it is normal to expect swelling in the area. the swelling takes time to settle down. Regular use of compression garment helps with swelling. in some cases when swelling is taking longer to settle down, few sessions of lymphatic massage might be of help. Please discuss this with your surgeon.
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March 9, 2021
Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck After a full tummy tuck, it is normal to expect swelling in the area. the swelling takes time to settle down. Regular use of compression garment helps with swelling. in some cases when swelling is taking longer to settle down, few sessions of lymphatic massage might be of help. Please discuss this with your surgeon.
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September 3, 2020
Answer: Swelling - Long Term Like any surgery site you will develop swelling after a tummy tuck. Now remember that the area of surgery for a tummy tuck is extensive…..from the surgical scar all the way up the rib cage internally. So you have to expect an extensive area and degree of swelling involving the entire abdominal wall…including the pubic region and down into the groin.
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September 3, 2020
Answer: Swelling - Long Term Like any surgery site you will develop swelling after a tummy tuck. Now remember that the area of surgery for a tummy tuck is extensive…..from the surgical scar all the way up the rib cage internally. So you have to expect an extensive area and degree of swelling involving the entire abdominal wall…including the pubic region and down into the groin.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Swelling After 4 Weeks Thanks for your question. Healing after a tummy tuck is usually retty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Swelling After 4 Weeks Thanks for your question. Healing after a tummy tuck is usually retty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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