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Fat Necrosis After Tummy Tuck
I had my tummy tuck surgery 11 days ago.Yesterday I noticed some hard tender lumps under the my skin one large one in my pubic region. The ps said it was fat necrosis. I have never smoked. The surgeon said they would go away on there own. How long will this take? I'm very scared about this!
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1510anon
in mckinney, tx
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Fat necrosis
Fat necrosis is possible with a tummy tuck and most often occurs in the midline just above the transverse incision since this is the area that has the most tension on the tissues and that is furthest away from the blood supply to the flap. It can either show up as liquified fat that forms a pocket of fluid or as scar tissue that forms dense lumps or masses. Sometimes small areas of fat necrosis will resolve on their own, but sometimes it needs to be drained or eventually the scar...
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Skinny on fat necrosis
Sometimes the fat in areas of an operation just can not tolerate the surgical stress. Fat in general has poor circulation and thus the ability to stand surgical stress is limited. These areas are often firm early on but soften over time. The best option now is to observe these areas to make sure they resolve as your PS has recommended.
Dr. ES
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Fat necrosis after tummy tuck
As well you should be concerned. Early fat necrosis is very rare in tummy tucks, especially after 11 days. Return to the surgeon again for more detailed explanation. If still not satisfied seek another opinion.
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