What Can I Do About Bulging, Sensation Problems After Tummy Tuck?

I had my tummy tuck 7 months ago. Ever since I came out of the surgery, I felt I had a bulge, and it feels like something is moving around inside. After 5 months, other people started noticing my bloated-looking stomach. I started wearing a girdle and waist tights, but it still feels like everything is bulging.

I also don't feel any sensation on the left side of my waist. I told my dr, she said it will get better, but now after 7 months gone, it's still the same. Please tell me what I can do!

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Swelling after tummy tuck

Thanks for your question Reshma - It depends a bit on what your surgery involved and when you started noticing the bulge. Abdominal contour is dependent on: Skin envelope Abdominal fat (subcutaneous and intrabdominal) Muscles tightness Intrinsic Swelling Fluid collections Skin Envelope - People complaining of "abdominal bulge" after tummy tuck typically do not have issues with too much skin - that points to issues underneath the skin. Abdominal fat - This can be an issue in... more

Bulging and sensation problems after a tummy tuck

Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. Patients who receive this procedure should anticipate a significant recovery process. In our practice, we inform our patients that they will experience some bruising, swelling, and abnormal sensations in their abdomen for up to 6 to 8 months after surgery. We provide two different compression garments to each patient. These specific garments help compress the area that has been treated as well as provide support... more

Bulging and sensory issues after tummy tuck

A bulge after a tummy tuck with sloshing may be a seroma or fluid filled caivty that usually warrants treatment by aspiration of the fluid or even a revision to remove the pseudoburse (capsule). As for the sensation issue, it may still get better.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Strange senstations after tummy tuck

Have you gained any weight since surgery. Have started a core strengthening regimen? If not I would arrange a personal evaluation by an expert in core strengthening and begin a routine. You may also want to consider desensitization therapy as well.