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Had Full TT 3 Months Ago. Tummy Bulging W/hard Blood, How Do I Liquify This?

asked 11 months ago by pegabriel in San Antonio, TX
Latest answer by Robert M. Grenley, MD
Question viewed 271 times
Tags: 3 months post-op, blood, bulging, hard, options

5 answers to Had Full TT 3 Months Ago. Tummy Bulging W/hard Blood, How Do I Liquify This?

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Tummy bulging 3 months after tummy tuck

It is not clear from your question exactly what is going on. If you had a hematoma, it generally would have occured in the first week or so after your surgery, and it can take months to soften, and may leave some irregularities. If you had a seroma (fluid collection), this can sometimes lead to a chronic seroma cavity that feels like hard thickened scar tissue, and this may need to be excised. What is clear from your question is that your surgeon needs to evaluate you, and... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Hematoma after tummy tuck

I agree that a firm hematoma 3 months after a tummy tuck is not normal and you should see your PS to discuss your options. You may very likely have to have a short procedure to wash out the hematoma and have a drain placed again.
Delio Ortegon, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.sacs-sa.com

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Had Full TT 3 Months Ago. Tummy Bulging W/hard Blood, How Do I Liquify This?

Respectfully, your question raises multiple red flags and rings many alarm bells. - Is the hematoma 3 months old?? - Is the hematoma recent? - Related to an injury? - related to a new blood thinning medication? - Could your muscle thightening repair have cut through the muscle? - Could you have a new onset failure of your muscle repair explaining the bulge? - where is your Plastic surgeon in all of this? Hematoma, or a blood collection, can happen after surgery for a... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck 3 months ago, hematoma, what to do?

A blood collection ("hematoma") 3 months after a tummy tuck is abnormal and you should see your plastic surgeon for resolution of this problem. You might need to be taken back to surgery for an evacuation of this hematoma and drainage. With time, a hematoma will liquefy and your body will eliminate the blood but you might be left with hard scar tissue that might cause distortion. You should discuss correction of this problem with your plastic surgeon. more
Elizabeth S. Harris, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.eharrismd.com

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Might require imaging

To have an abdomen bulging with blood 3 months after abdominoplasty is most unusual. Radiographic imaging by way of ultrasound or CT scan may clarify the underlying problem. Best to see your surgeon for a reassessment.
Chen Lee, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon

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