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Brian M. Braithwaite, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Recent answer posted by Brian M. Braithwaite, MD

Q: Popping sounds and sensation in the belly after Tummy Tuck?

A:

Another explanation for these "popping sounds" is shifting fluid. It is very common for fluid to accumulate in areas of the abdomen after a tummy tuck, even if a drain was used (and removed). These pockets of fluid are called seromas and often resolve on their own. Large seromas frequently need drainage.  As you move about and flex your abdominal muscles, you could very well be forcing this fluid around various small pockets, causing an audible sound. A simple exam by your surgeon can determine if fluid is likely present.    

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate:
University of Chicago

Medical School:
University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago
Post-medical school training Residency:
General Surgery, Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base
Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville
Aesthetic medicine experience 14 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Hospital affiliations St. Joseph Hospital, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
Medical or professional licenseIL, MD
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LocationThe Aesthetic Institute of Chicago
60 East Delaware Place
Suite 1400
Chicago, IL View map
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