Immediately following a tummy tuck, most patients will notice a major difference in the look of their abdomen. However, over the next few days, they become worried because their stomach is not entirely flat as they expect. Let’s look into the commonly asked question, “Why is my stomach not flat after a tummy tuck?”
The most likely reason your stomach is not completely flat following tummy tuck surgery is swelling. This tends to get worse in the days after surgery and then slowly go down. With a tummy tuck, it can take months for swelling to fully resolve. Though, visible swelling usually should resolve within about two months.
Additionally, the skin needs to retract and/or settle over your new contours. This takes a while to occur and can also contribute to why the stomach may not look entirely flat. Ultimately, in most cases, time will resolve this issue and it is relatively common following a tummy tuck.
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