If you had or are considering an abdominoplasty, there is something you need to understand now: swelling after surgery is not a complication. It is your body’s natural response to the repair process. And yes, it can be uncomfortable, disconcerting, and even frustrating when you look in the mirror a few days later and don’t see what you expected. But it is part of the process. <\/p>\n\n
In my practice, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How long will this swelling last?” The short answer: it depends. The complete answer is what I am going to explain in this article, phase by phase, with the specific care I recommend and the mistakes you should avoid so you don’t prolong what your body is already trying to resolve on its own. <\/p>\n