4 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck My Pubic Area Is More Swollen Than Before. Is This Normal?

Swelling in the tissues in the vicinity of any operation is common.  The pubic region commonly becomes swollen after a tummy tuck and may stay that way for weeks.  Compression garments may help this along.

Edema or swelling in the pubic area is quite common at four weeks post tummy tuck surgery. It may be more evident if liposuction has been performed to contour the region. This may take a number of months to fully resolve.

although the swelling after a tummy tuck / abdominalplasty may take some while to resolve (its the most dependent area). but if you notice  increasing swelling you may develop a seroma. you should contact your plastic surgeon to have a look at it. good luck

Hello Laritza, yes, it can be normal to have swelling in the pubic (mons) area after a tummy tuck. Most people get a lot of swelling after a tummy tuck, especially if liposuction is performed.  With time, the swelling (which is basically fluid), settles to the lowest area, which is the pubic area. Also, sometimes the pubic area is liposuctioned or treated during the tummy tuck, which will make it even more swollen.

The best ways to treat this is by wearing a compression garment for at least one month after surgery, massaging the area, and limiting your activity while you're healing. And of course, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon. I hope this helps and wish you all the best!

Swelling in this area is common.  With time, swelling will travel down (from the abdominal area to the pubic area) so it become more swollen before it starts getting better.  The swelling can take months to go away.  Keep in close contact with your surgeon during the recovery process.

You are correct in that  for many patients undergoing tummy tuck surgery the pubic area may be an area of concern. This area may be large ( prominent) , ptotic (low), or deflated.  Therefore, I think it is important to address the pubic area when performing the tummy tuck surgery.
When planning the tummy tuck incision it is possible to keep the incision  low enough that it serves to “raise” the pubic area to some degree.  I like to plan this incision when patients are wearing the “cut” of swimming suit that they plan to wear after the surgery.
During the  tummy talk procedure the pubic area may then be “lifted” and/or defatted ( either directly or with liposuction) as  the specific patient's needs indicate.  Care is taken to avoid over thinning  the area since some coverage of the pubic area is important (for example for padding during intercourse).
Drains are often brought out through hair bearing areas.
You are very correct in that if the pubic area is not treated during the tummy tuck procedure it may be a source of  dissatisfaction afterwards. Revisionary surgery may be necessary to treat the area.
I hope this helps.