After a tummy tuck, you may experience common side-effects such as swelling, bruising, and pain around the surgical site. You can manage these side effects by following the post-op instructions provided to you by Dr. Armijo and his team. Besides helping you understand how to reduce swelling and bruising, Dr. Armijo also prescribes medication to help alleviate your pain after abdominoplasty surgery. These side-effects usually subside within a few weeks after your surgery.