Can muscle repair come undone after tummy tuck? (Photo)

November 26, 2015
Asked By:allisonh78 in Canada, KY

I had a Tt with mr back in July. I've noticed when I do a "sit up" I get a bulge in my lower abdomen, and I can feel a gap from my incision down to my mons area. Did my mr come undone, or does it not get repaired that low on your stomach.

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November 28, 2015

Answer: Unlikely

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