Hardness and Lumps After Tummy Tuck?

A lump can be the result of: 1. A hematoma - this should best be drained or removed by your surgeon 2. seroma - a fluid collection under the skin; this should also be removed by your surgeon. 3. Suture material - sometimes, especially in thin people, the suture material can be touched through the skin. If the sutures are disolvable then there is no need to worry but if they are permanent, maybe your doctor can remove some of them. 4. Fat necrosis - this is when some of the fatty tissue... more

IT is not unusual ot have lumps particularly in the lower and central portions of the abdomen just above the pubic hairline. This happens quite frequently. It will likely resolve and your best guide is to allow time for this.

It is not surprising that you have hard areas, lumps, unevenness in contour after a tummy tuck. There is a lot of scar tissue that needs to decrease and this can take several months. In addition, the fat can also harden giving you some of the lumps. In some instances, there is fluid build-up (seroma) that may need to be drained to remove lumps. Your surgeon should be able to examine you and determine if that is the case. Massage is very useful in decreasing pain, stiffness, and even... more

It is not unusual to have some indurated areas at 6 weeks after this type of surgery.  Massage is good so continue that.  Other things that can help are external ultrasound and endermologie.