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David Shafer, MD answers: Knot under ribcage post-Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift

I recently had a full Tummy Tuck, and I also had a mastopexy with augmentation done at the same time, due to 125lb weight loss. Now, I have a knot directly under my ribcage, to the left of the belly button. It hurts when I get up or cough. I have had hernias (groin ) in the past and it feels similar. Could it be another hernia related to the Tummy Tuck? I'm 12 days post-op from the Tummy Tuck. What can I do about this?


David Shafer, MD
11 months ago
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cpdmom3,

There are many causes to explain the symptoms you are describing, including a seroma (fluid collection), hematoma (blood collection), inadequate fat excision or liposuction (if you had this at the time of our surgery). It would be unusual to have a hernia at the location that you are describing. The best advice is for you to talk with the surgeon who did your surgery, since he or she know what surgery was done.

I hope this is helpful.

Web reference: http://www.RealCosmeticSurgery.com
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Steven Wallach, MD
11 months ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

This can be many different things from sutures, fat necrosis, fluid collections, etc..  You should really see your doctor to be evaluated.

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