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Excess Skin over Tummy Tuck Scar

asked 3 years ago by JML in OKC, OK
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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After I had my last daughter, my doctor found an umbilical hernia. I was scheduled for surgery and decided to have a tummy tuck at the same time. I was advised they would not disconnect my belly button. Doctor decided no drains were needed. I have a lot of numbness in my abdomen. I had all my post-pregnancy belly, but my friends who have had C-section say it's common. I am concerned about a pooch above my scar. I haven't gained a lot of weight and it has been there from the time my surgery was done.

4 answers to Excess Skin over Tummy Tuck Scar

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You should see your surgeon

If no drain was used for your abdominoplasty, you may have a seroma (fluid collection) under the skin on the lower abdomen.  It's not dangerous, but may need drained.  It is usually a simple office procedure.  You may also just be swollen (if your surgery was recent). 
Robert S. Houser, DO

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Bulge could be related to fluid, scar, or tissue injury

Fullness above your abdominoplasty scar could have a number of causes. These would include tethering of the scar to the underlying muscle causing buckling of the skin above. In addition, it is possible you developed a small fluid collection under the skin which has not resolved. The firmness under your belly button could be related to fluid, or possibly some injured fat in the skin below which could also appear as a bulge. It is also possible there is simply some additional redundant... more
Glen Brooks, MD

Springfield Plastic Surgeon
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Excess skin after a tummy tuck

You probably have swelling after your tummy tuck. This is not uncommon and usually takes a few months to go away.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after tummy tuck surgery

Swelling and bruising is very normal after tummy tuck surgery. Depending on how far out you are from the procedure, swelling can be very normal for the first few months along with numbness in the abdominal region. Swelling should reduce significantly within 6 months. If you do not notice a change you may want to let your surgeon know.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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