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Painful, Swollen Lymph Nodes 3 Weeks After TT- What Is This?

asked 9 months ago by momiemkovr in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Ayman Hakki, MD
Question viewed 165 times
Tags: causes, lymph node, pain, swelling

Exactly what is the deal with lymph nodes and tummy tuck incision? What group/groups are effected? I have such pain going into my third week, on my lower left side. The area that hurts is above my scar line from my hip kind of, up a bit and toward the belly button. ( not has high as my bb ) OUCH Do patients even complain of pain going into there third week post op? I thought I'd see the light at the end of the tight tummy by now. Thank you for taking the time to read my question.

2 answers to Painful, Swollen Lymph Nodes 3 Weeks After TT- What Is This?

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Tummy Tuck pain and Swelling?

Three weeks is too early to judge. Pain at this stage is understandable. Lymph nodes are sometimes reactive not infective, which means they are inflamed and not laden with bacteria. Infection do accrue but they are rare. If the pain persists after six weeks I would see my broad certified plastic surgeon and get his or her opinion.
Ayman Hakki, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon
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Pain after Tummy Tuck

Although there are lymph nodes in the lower inguinal areas, these are not usually a source of pain following tummy tuck surgery. With a standard high lateral tension tummy tuck, the inguinal region supports the most tension and may be the source of your discomfort. This should improve over the next several weeks. Sometimes fluid may accumulate causing seroma which may require treatment by your surgeon. The ilio inguinal nerve in this area may be irritated and cause pain. This can also be... more
Richard Linderman, MD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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