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How Long After Abdominoplasty Does The Swelling In The Abdomen Resolve?

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Posted on Sat, 12 Nov 2016
Question: when do I suppose to see my swellon go down from a tummy tuck...I'm 6 week post op
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can take a month or two

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I would need to know about the extent of swelling before commenting. Could you please upload an image? I want to check for signs of inflammation. As such the swelling may occur due to altered drainage of tissue fluids due to damaged lymphatics. However, the swelling should subside completely in a month or two from the tummy tuck.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (13 hours later)
when should swellon leave
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May take a couple of months

Detailed Answer:
As I mentioned, it may take a couple of months to subside.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How Long After Abdominoplasty Does The Swelling In The Abdomen Resolve?

Brief Answer: Can take a month or two Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I would need to know about the extent of swelling before commenting. Could you please upload an image? I want to check for signs of inflammation. As such the swelling may occur due to altered drainage of tissue fluids due to damaged lymphatics. However, the swelling should subside completely in a month or two from the tummy tuck. Regards