Tummy Tuck Swelling 6 Weeks After Surgery

Twin Skin,

When I had my surgery I was told that tummy tuck swelling around the wound or incision area should peak at about 3 days and that most of the swelling (80%) should be gone in 2 - 6 weeks and the remainder should be gone in 3 - 6 months.

I know it took my swelling a long time to completely go away (a couple of months).

To still have some swelling after 6 weeks is not uncommon (from what I understand). Six weeks is not a long time for healing to occur.

In the tummy tuck forum there are comments from six people who had swelling well beyond 6 weeks. If you want to read those you can find them quickly by sorting by the category and looking for “swelling”.

I have copied some tips to reduce swelling from my website (see below).

The only thing you can do is to be patient let your body heal.

Good luck,

Tanner



Tips To Reduce Tummy Tuck Swelling

1. Reduce tummy tuck swelling by resting and sleeping in a reclining position with your head and legs elevated for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
2. Reduce tummy tuck swelling by sleeping on your back and not on your side.
3. Reduce tummy tuck swelling by avoiding salt in your diet.
4. Reduce tummy tuck swelling by wearing a compression garment.
5. Reduce tummy tuck swelling by drinking plenty of water and fluids.
6. Reduce tummy tuck swelling with proper nutrition and plenty of exercise.
7. Reduce tummy tuck swelling with tissue Massage (per doctor's instructions).

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Thanks so much for your help! I will try to be patient and realize my body is doing it's best to heal!

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