How much swelling is there after an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck?
Swelling varies with the size of the operation and the individual patient. The larger the operation, the more swelling there tends to be. A simple scar revision causes very little swelling while a major abdominoplasty will cause much more swelling. The doctor will put drains in place to help drain fluids from the body and you need to be sure to wear the abdominal binder after surgery to help reduce swelling. Most likely, there will be some swelling as there is after most surgeries.
