Pain/knot/bulge in upper abdomen following tummy tuck and augmentation mastopexy "mommy makeover":

Otto Joseph Placik, 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?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
26 days ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This could be a hernia, it could be a pulled stitch, it could be a resolving neuropraxia, it could be a hematoma/seroma, etc.

There are multiple diffferent conditions which could explain the finding you describe but it is difficult to say without an examination.

Your best route, is to seek evaluation by your treating physician/surgeon to perform a focused examination knowing your unique anatomy.

Web reference: http://www.bodysculptor.com/
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