Bulge in Abs 5 Years After Mini Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by Suz11 in Michigan
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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After having twins and subsequent pregnancies, I had separated abs. So, 5 years ago I had a mini tummy tuck where they sewed my abs back together, as my doctor explained. I am wondering if my abs are separating again though as after being sick and vomitting, I feel an uncomfortable bulge in my ab area. This happened once before a year ago and it seemed to ease after some time (although it still doesn't feel quite right). What can cause this? Will I need to get the procedure done again?

7 answers to Bulge in Abs 5 Years After Mini Tummy Tuck

Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question. Your situation seems somewhat complicated and you would be best served to be examined in person. A few words of caution for patients contemplating tummy tuck surgery may be in order: In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Abdominal bulge after a tummy tuck and pregnancies

A mini tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. In our Miami practice, we have had many patients that have gone on to have successful pregnancies after a tummy tuck. Some patients find that the subsequent pregnancies have stretched their tissue and change their final result. Once these patients are done with having babies, they return to our office for a revision tummy tuck surgery. This is an... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Bulge after a mini-tummy tuck

A bulge can be many differnt things, but the only way to get an idea what it is would be through a physcial exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Bulging In Abdomen After A Mini-Tummy Tuck

It is very difficult to give an exact answer without examination and photos. However, there are several possibilities as to why you have this bulge: You may have a recurrent weakness in your abdominal muscles at the site of surgery or above the umbilicus (thus requiring a full tummy tuck). You may have an abdominal hernia which is unrelated to your procedure. You may have a growth inside your abdomen (a "tumor). In each case, you must be evaluated by your... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Bulge after a Mini-Tummy Tuck

Regarding: "Bulge in Abs 5 Years After Mini Tummy Tuck After having twins and subsequent pregnancies, I had separated abs. So, 5 years ago I had a mini tummy tuck where they sewed my abs back together, as my doctor explained. I am wondering if my abs are separating again though as after being sick and vomitting, I feel an uncomfortable bulge in my ab area. This happened once before a year ago and it seemed to ease after some time (although it still doesn't feel quite right).... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Mini vs full tummy tucks

It is hard to imagine that a patient who has had twins plus other pregnancies could ever get a good long term result with a mini tummy tuck. This is because that operation ONLY addresses the abdomen below the umbilicus. The muscles above the umbi also needed to be tightened especially since not doing that will make them bulge out even more when only the lower ab muscles are tightened. You probably need a full TT at this point, probably needed one in the first place too.... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Abdominal bulge came back after tumy tuck

In general, I have found that patients with multiple pregnancies require a FULL tummy tuck rather than a mini. It is possible that your full muscle separation was repaired but probably unlikely. The problem with this is that you may have a separation of the muscles above the belly button but not below. Occasionally this causes excessive stress on the lower repair and may make it more likely to recur.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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