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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?

Q: 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?

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

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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

Answered 4/14/2023

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Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi answered

Best to address these types of questions with your surgeon.

Answered 4/29/2023

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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi answered

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