Hard Lump Under Belly Button 2 Years Post Tummy Tuck, Is it Scar Tissue? (photo)

This could reflect a scar tissue, a suture reaction or fat necrosis. In all likelihood, a fluid collection should have been reabsorbed long ago. Definitely see your plastic surgeon in followup. I do not think that this is represents any surgical error but issues in healing should always be brought to the attention of the surgeon at the earliest possible opportunity.

The lump may be some fat that became hard (fat necrosis), a suture reaction (if permanent sutures were used), or a fluid collection (seroma). These minor problems can be treated with a small office procedure. Ask your surgeon to evaluate it and make sure it is not a hernia (unlikely).

Thank you for the question and picture.

The “hard lump” may represent scar tissue or fat necrosis.  Neither represents “surgeon messed up”.

I was just follow-up with your plastic surgeon who will be able to make a diagnosis based on your physical examination.

Best wishes.