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Possible to Check Tummy Tuck Stitches Without Further Surgery?

asked 2 years ago by Stay Young in Tinton Falls, NJ
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
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Tags: stitches

It had been 7 1/2 months after Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation with inner/outer thigh Liposuction (May 09) and I still have a prego belly.

I'm 132 lbs, 5'2" before (heaviest after two kids c-section). The Breast Augmentation was fine, there was no change in thighs.

At my check up today, Dr says I have underlying fat around organs, which is pushing my stomach out. My options are: Surgery again check stitches or go to the gym more.

I am already going 4-5 days/wk. I interviewed 12 Dr's, all said I could expect a flat stomach, since I had good elasticity and I was not over weight.

Is it possible to confirm stitches without surgery? (Pic: 7 1/2mths)

3 answers to Possible to Check Tummy Tuck Stitches Without Further Surgery?

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Post tummy tuck questions

First of all, I realize that all patients should visit a few doctors and find the one whom they trust to do the best for them.. But the most I have ever seen has been 5-6 docotrs, never even close to 12. So presumably you trust this plastic surgeon (please tell me you chose a real plastic surgeon Board Certified by the ABPS, not some "cosmetic surgeon" !!) Did your tummy look flat earlier postop? If so, your muscle repair was done properly but may have loosened. If it never... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Muscle or stitch separation after tummy tuck

A simple physical examination with a supine head lifted positioning should tell you if the muscle repair is intact. However, a CT scan can also diagnose a muscle separation as can be seen in the video below. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Can Tummy Tuck Repair be Checked without Surgery?

Without seeing your before pictures, it is tempting to say that your muscles were were either not tightened enough or the repair failed. However, a major muscle repair failure would would most likely NOT have been silent and be due to either severe coughing, vomiting or trauma to the belly. If you really wanted to find out, you would probably require a MRI and have to pay out of pocket for it. As regards "I interviewed 12 Dr's.." that is definitely the world's record of doctor... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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