Question 1

is it normal to have a swollen stomach 8 months after a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

No: Not from the surgery. You need to get checked out to see if it is related to the surgery or something internal such as the bowel. Sometimes fluid can collect/build up in the tissue after surgery and should be checked out. If not related to the surgery, there are many abdominal conditions that can lead to "swollen stomach". Either way, you need to see your family doctor and surgeon to differentiate.

Question 2

is it normal to have a swollen stomach and firm abs 8 months after a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Possible...: It is possible, but is would be most logical to bring this Q to your surgeon who possesses more info about you than anyone online. The healing process after surgery widely varies among patients leading to different result in wound remolding, which takes up to 1-2 years to mature and stabilize.

Question 3

ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

Accepted Answer

: Not seeing the area cant tell you. Best is to have surgeon see it and answer your question.

Question 4

is it normal to have air bubbles in stomach after tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean: Under the skin? Please describe what you mean by bubbles.

Question 5

is it normal that after abdominoplasty the belly is swelling more and more? had it done five days ago the only one drain that was put in my stomach was taken out 24 hours  later from there on the belly has gotten more swolle is it normal what can i do abo

Accepted Answer

Swelling : Swelling five days after a tummy tuck is normal; however, if the swelling is increasing and is associated with increasing pain you should call you plastic surgeon and have it checked out.

Question 6

i just had a tummy tuck and lipo. there was only 8 pounds of fat removed somehow. my sides look like theyre fat still but they may just be swollen.

Accepted Answer

Requires direct: observation and evaluation. If the procedure was recent, this may be post operative swelling.

Question 7

after having a baby can you get a flat stomach again without a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Get back in shape: It is possible to get your shape back after a baby. Breastfeeding, regular diet and exercise will help. Good core work outs will help you regain your shape. However, it may take longer if you are older and this is not your first child.

Question 8

i am 41,weigh 246, my stomach  is the largest thing on me...should i have a extended tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Get 2 ideal weight: For,your overall health, it would be best to get to your ideal weight prior to the tummy tuck

Question 9

can you tell me about a tummy tuck to remove streth marks and loose skin and to repair a colapsed stomach wall was it?

Accepted Answer

Tummy tuck: A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the lower half of your abdomen, giving you a flatter stomach with less fat. It also tightens the abdominal muscles that have been loosened by pregnancy. The scar is at the bikini line and around the belly button. Recovery is 4-6 weeks, although many people go back to work after 2-3 weeks. You have to wear an abdominal binder for at least a month.

Question 10

i had a tummy tuck six months ago, am now getting blisters on my stomach, painless, what can be cause? 53 years old, great health

Accepted Answer

Probably unrelated: Unless you have lesions over suture lines , either in the midline or the lower abdominal scar, that could indicate suture related issues, blister are not explained , this far out, from tummy tuck. You may need to see a dermatologist.

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Is it normal to have a swollen stomach 8 months after a tummy tuck

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Is it normal to have a swollen stomach 8 months after a tummy tuck?

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Is it normal to have a swollen stomach and firm abs 8 months after a tummy tuck?

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Ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

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Is it normal to have air bubbles in stomach after tummy tuck?

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Is it normal that after abdominoplasty the belly is swelling more and more? had it done five days ago the only one drain that was put in my stomach was taken out 24 hours later from there on the belly has gotten more swolle is it normal what can i do abo

A member asked:

I just had a tummy tuck and lipo. there was only 8 pounds of fat removed somehow. my sides look like theyre fat still but they may just be swollen.

A member asked:

After having a baby can you get a flat stomach again without a tummy tuck?

A member asked:

I am 41,weigh 246, my stomach is the largest thing on me...should i have a extended tummy tuck?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about a tummy tuck to remove streth marks and loose skin and to repair a colapsed stomach wall was it?

A member asked:

I had a tummy tuck six months ago, am now getting blisters on my stomach, painless, what can be cause? 53 years old, great health

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