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Bulge in my Upper Stomach 5 Month After TT, Visceral Fat or Something Else?

asked 5 months ago by trio in Prescott AZ
Latest answer by Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
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Tags: 5 months post-op, bulge, diastasis recti, hernia, panniculectomy, visceral fat

I had a full TT with liposuction of the flanks. Also had a panniculectomy done. I still have a big bulge in my upper stomach. My OB thought I had a ventral hernia which is why I had these procedures all done. Turned out to be diastasis recti. My PS thought it was about 2 fingers, it ended up being 4 fingers. Had procedure done back in july of this year. I have been doing aggressive abdominal excerises and this bulge is still the same. Visceral fat or something else?

3 answers to Bulge in my Upper Stomach 5 Month After TT, Visceral Fat or Something Else?

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Bulge in upper abdomen 5 months after tummy tuck--what is it?

You can't have had a panniculectomy AND a tummy tuck done, since a properly-performed tummy tuck removes everything (and more) a panniculectomy does, PLUS tightens the muscle layer (rectus sheath plication) that a panniculectomy DOES NOT. Panniculectomy is removal of only the overhanging skin and fat "apron" after weight loss, whereas a true tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) involves removal of more skin and fat, transposition of the umbilicus (same belly button, new skin... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Bulge in my Upper Stomach 5 Month After Tummy Tuck

Not quite sure HOW you had both a Full Tummy Tuck AND a Panniculectomy since a full Tummy Tuck is basically a panniculectomy AND much more. The best person to tell you the reason for the bulge is your Plastic surgeon. He was the last one there and should know what it is especially if the bulge has been there before and especially if it persisted after surgery. In many cases it is due fat where the separated muscles were brought together and can be resolved with liposuction. It is... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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“Bulge” Upper Abdomen after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make a diagnosis without direct physical examination. It would be in your best interest to be examined by your plastic surgeon who will be able to ( based on examining you in different positions) determine whether the “bulge” is related to abdominal wall laxity, adipose tissue etc. The “visceral fat” you mention is deeper to the structures involved with your surgery (... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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