I am afraid to go through the surgery again. I'm unhappy that my belly button is off centered. Is there any chance that it may be fixed by itself? My surgeon said I might have popped a stitch.
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November 6, 2018
Answer: Swelling in the early weeks after abdominoplasty can make the umbilicus look off-center.
The Mons is capable of taking on a lot of fluid due to swelling after abdominoplasty. Over time it will decrease. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
There is no problem having a tummy tuck done if you had your mastectomy and reconstruction previously, I am assuming with implants. You should be aware that the tummy skin may come in handy for future reconstructive efforts on your breast if needed and if you have a tummy tuck, you will be...
Seromas occasionally correct abdominoplasty is properly treated with serial aspiration it should have no effect on the appearance of the abdominoplasty. Inadequately treated seromas can lead to a chronic problem that can leave a lump in might require a second operation.
