Tear of internal tummy tuck sutures creates a pop and usually a visible bulge in the abdomen

Brooke R. Seckel, MD answers: Tummy tuck - How can I tell if I tore my internal sutures or worse?

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 2-1/2 weeks ago I slipped and fell flat on my back. I felt a pull in my abdomen. Could I have harmed my muscle repair or busted internal sutures?


Brooke R. Seckel, MD
17 days ago
By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Obviously you need to be examined by your doctor.

However if in fact the muscle repair sutures were torn or broken, it is most likely that you would know.

If this occurs the patient most likely feels a pop as the suture is broken. in addition, if the suture repair fails, a noticeable bulge is seen in the abdomen where the lax muscles give way.

Web reference: http://drseckel.com/surgical-procedures/result-oriented-tummy-tuck-abdomino
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