Portland Tummy Tuck doctors
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Sirish Maddali, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
244 Western Ave, Sout Portland |
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Verne Weisberg, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
195 Fore River Parkway Suite 140, Portland |
3 answers | |
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Richard C. Flaherty, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
244 Western Avenue, South Portland |
Recent Answers
I am 1 week post op. Today I had to lift my crying 6 mo. old who is 16lbs. I bent at the knees and just sat her on my lap and then moves her to her seat. My upper abs near my rib cage are more sore now after this. I think I am paranoid as well because I feel my skin is more squishy on my stomach now. Did I damage my muscle repair?
Usually, we try to place a couple of layers of sutures to support the repair of the fascia. When this repair is overstressed, there is usually a "pop" and possibly some swelling. The only way to be sure is to visit your surgeon. Your photo looks fine, but it's not adequate to really evaluate. Your surgeon should be able to reassure you. Meanwhile remember to take it easy!
This picture is taken while laying down first thing in the morning with bladder FULL to show it at largest- No pain from it ever. It does shift from below belly button on right- some days directly below belly button and crazy enough one day on left! Mornings laying down are key time. I can not feel it standing up. Once in awhile I feel it at night. My plastic surgeon blew it off since he couldnt feel it standing up so after seeing picture said "wow- you need to have that seen" What do I do?
Its really hard to tell what's going on just from the picture. It looks like it's been some time since surgery. It could be a localized fluid collection, or a weakness in the abdominal fascia, which would be more likely if it bulged with straining and went away lying down. A CT or MRI would probably clarify the diagnosis.
