I recently had a TT, I have been healing very well, but in the beginning of this week I noticed 2 small knots under my scar, one on the left and one on the right, I have been massaging them regularly (dont know if that helps) and they seem to be going away, when I touch the one on the right it does not hurt but it seems there is a line leading away from it that hurts a little (used to feel that pain in the first 6 weeks of healing. Sorry I dont have a pic, its not visible just by looking.
Answer: Knots after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Occasional painful sensations and palpable textural irregularities are common occurrences during the healing process after tummy tuck, and generally not great cause for concern. The lumps you're feeling may be exactly what you call them - knots, from the dissolvable suture material used to close your incision, and possible your body's reaction to their presence. If massage seems to be helping, by all means continue. If you notice any knots or suture material protruding through the incision itself, let your plastic surgeon know, so that they may be removed without causing any further problems.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Knots after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Occasional painful sensations and palpable textural irregularities are common occurrences during the healing process after tummy tuck, and generally not great cause for concern. The lumps you're feeling may be exactly what you call them - knots, from the dissolvable suture material used to close your incision, and possible your body's reaction to their presence. If massage seems to be helping, by all means continue. If you notice any knots or suture material protruding through the incision itself, let your plastic surgeon know, so that they may be removed without causing any further problems.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Feeling a Knot after Tummy Tuck Hi @GurluPriceless, Thanks for the question! The tummy tuck incision is put back together in three layers. The deepest layer tends to use larger absorbable sutures which you might be feeling All three layers are dissolvable so this should go away. If you're experiencing warmth, redness or incision opening then call your plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Feeling a Knot after Tummy Tuck Hi @GurluPriceless, Thanks for the question! The tummy tuck incision is put back together in three layers. The deepest layer tends to use larger absorbable sutures which you might be feeling All three layers are dissolvable so this should go away. If you're experiencing warmth, redness or incision opening then call your plastic surgeon.
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January 7, 2018
Answer: Knots under incisions Thank you for your question and for sharing your story. Knots or other types of broader firmness are not uncommon to feel deep to the tissue. This usually signifies inflammation and/or scar tissue that is forming. Over the course the year, any scar tissue will remodel and very often the firmness or knots dissipates. I would follow-up with your surgeon if the knots don't resolve or if they worsen (e.g. become red, tender, or bigger) as this may need intervention. Otherwise, if they are getting better on their own with the passage of time, then continue to observe.
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Answer: Knots under incisions Thank you for your question and for sharing your story. Knots or other types of broader firmness are not uncommon to feel deep to the tissue. This usually signifies inflammation and/or scar tissue that is forming. Over the course the year, any scar tissue will remodel and very often the firmness or knots dissipates. I would follow-up with your surgeon if the knots don't resolve or if they worsen (e.g. become red, tender, or bigger) as this may need intervention. Otherwise, if they are getting better on their own with the passage of time, then continue to observe.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Knots under incisions Congratulations on your tummy tuck! What you are describing does not sound alarming. As you have read from the others, it may very likely be a knot from a suture placed under the skin during the surgery. You can continue with massaging or do nothing, they should resolve with time. Please seek your surgeons advice if you start to have pain or redness. Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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Answer: Knots under incisions Congratulations on your tummy tuck! What you are describing does not sound alarming. As you have read from the others, it may very likely be a knot from a suture placed under the skin during the surgery. You can continue with massaging or do nothing, they should resolve with time. Please seek your surgeons advice if you start to have pain or redness. Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty excess abdominal skin post-operative tummy tuck suture line swelling compression garment Hi Gurlurpriceless, Thank you for your questions about two knots under your tummy tuck incision line. I believe that is exactly what this is, namely suture knots under your tummy tuck incision line. Typically, this is scar tissue around the absorbable sutures. Massage, heat, and time will accelerate their disappearance. Usually, during a tummy tuck there are four to five layers of sutures placed. The deepest layer re-approxiamtes the rectus abdominis muscle layer. In this layer, permanent suture is used. Then, in the deep Scarpa's fascial layer, permanent or absorbable sutures are placed. In the subdermal (under the skin) layer, many interrupted absorbable sutures are placed. In the intradermal (in the skin) layer, one or two absorbable sutures are placed in a running technique. A running technique means that the suture is placed in the corner and is run to the other end of the incision. I believe you are feeling the intradermal sutures. What you are experiencing all sounds normal. However, just to be sure, please check with your plastic surgeon and express your concerns. I hope that I have answered your questions about knots under your tummy tuck scar. If you have any other questions regarding your tummy tuck, please contact my office. sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty excess abdominal skin post-operative tummy tuck suture line swelling compression garment Hi Gurlurpriceless, Thank you for your questions about two knots under your tummy tuck incision line. I believe that is exactly what this is, namely suture knots under your tummy tuck incision line. Typically, this is scar tissue around the absorbable sutures. Massage, heat, and time will accelerate their disappearance. Usually, during a tummy tuck there are four to five layers of sutures placed. The deepest layer re-approxiamtes the rectus abdominis muscle layer. In this layer, permanent suture is used. Then, in the deep Scarpa's fascial layer, permanent or absorbable sutures are placed. In the subdermal (under the skin) layer, many interrupted absorbable sutures are placed. In the intradermal (in the skin) layer, one or two absorbable sutures are placed in a running technique. A running technique means that the suture is placed in the corner and is run to the other end of the incision. I believe you are feeling the intradermal sutures. What you are experiencing all sounds normal. However, just to be sure, please check with your plastic surgeon and express your concerns. I hope that I have answered your questions about knots under your tummy tuck scar. If you have any other questions regarding your tummy tuck, please contact my office. sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Suture knots! Hi Gurlurpriecless, The knots you are feeling are indeed probably knots! The dissolvable sutures we use to close your tummy tuck incision are tied off in knots on the ends and these are the last part of the suture to dissolve. Sometimes they don't dissolve completely on their own and can be removed by your surgeon. Also, if they appear very close to breaking through the skin and are irritated, we just remove them. These are all reasons to keep going to your scheduled follow up visits with your surgeon and letting them know of any issues you are experiencing.
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Answer: Suture knots! Hi Gurlurpriecless, The knots you are feeling are indeed probably knots! The dissolvable sutures we use to close your tummy tuck incision are tied off in knots on the ends and these are the last part of the suture to dissolve. Sometimes they don't dissolve completely on their own and can be removed by your surgeon. Also, if they appear very close to breaking through the skin and are irritated, we just remove them. These are all reasons to keep going to your scheduled follow up visits with your surgeon and letting them know of any issues you are experiencing.
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