Huge mons pubis/fupa after fleur de lis tummy tuck. Is this normal at this stage? (photos)

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Hi, I had a Fleur De lis tummy tuck 5 days ago. I'm very very pleased with the results so far despite being hugely swollen and looking a bit pregnant (I know this is normal!) My surgeon took into account my sagging Mons pubis for surgery and in recovery showed me that it has been pulled up etc. When I lie down I can definitely feel it's been lifted up. However stood up, it looks even worse than before! It's so huge and puffy!! Is this normal at this stage? Might I need revision? Thanks

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You are still very early in your recovery.  Swelling is common and expected for several weeks yet.  Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon and keep all post op appointments.  You should see the swelling in all areas greatly improve by six to eight weeks post op.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello Christina,Great question. Thank you for your pictures. You are very early in your recovery phase. There is still a lot of swelling present. It may take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following up with your doctor. Good luck with your recovery.

Rachel Streu, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thank you so much for your question! Congratulations on your abdominoplasty! This is a procedure I commonly perform and I like to counsel my patient's to expect swelling in their mons area due to the healing process. I would suggest speaking with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, but swelling is very common and you are in the very early stages of healing. Best of luck to you!Sincerely,Dr. Rachel Streu

Ahmed Abd EL Gawad, MD, FEBOPRAS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi, thank you for sending your question and photos. I would be delighted to offer my advice.
Your results are really good 
It is early to decide. Please wait for at least a year. I hope this helps.

Huge mons pubis/fupa after fleur de lis tummy tuck. Is this normal at this stage? (photos)

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