Fluid build up and swelling after tummy tuck
Asked 2023-06-05
5 weeks post op tummy tuck and my belly is like a water bed. How do I get rid of the water build up?
Age:
51 years
Weight:
170 lbs
Skin Tone:
Light - Medium -
1 answer
Procedure(s)
I’m sorry that you’re dealing with these problems. It is best for you to be reevaluated by your plastic surgeon. You may have a fluid collection beneath the skin called a seroma. If your drain has been removed already, you may need to have this fluid re-drained. Best wishes.