I Had a Mommy Makeover 10 Wks Ago and 2wks Ago my Upper Stomach Started to Stick out and when I Sit I Have a Roll Why?

I also have a indention where I have some stretch marks what is causing this and will it go away or will i have to have a revision ?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by Mrs. R in Baytown Tx

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Bulge after Mommy Makeover

It would be helpful to have pre and postop photos. Without photos, I would say your bulge may be due to 1) loosening of sutures that were used to tighten your muscles, 2) thinckness of your fatty layer above your belly button, 3) fluid collection (seroma). I would advise you to visit with your plastic surgeon so that she/he can examine you.

Mommy Makeover: Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery

Your mommy makeover which includes a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and breast surgery (breast lift with or without breast implants) sounds like you may have either a fluid collection (seroma), unaddressed fat and/or weakening of the midline diastasis repair, or a combination of all of the above. I would encourage you to follow-up with your plastic surgeon to discuss what is going on. Dr. Trussler

Upper abdominal bulge can be caused by a number of factors

Hello, Posting photos would be helpful. With that said there are a handful of different potential causes for an upper abdominal bulge appearing this far out after surgery including: 1) Pseudobursa/seroma 2) Excess fat 3) Weakening or insufficient tightening of the upper abdominal wall Have your plastic surgeon take a look and try to differentiate among the different causes. All the best, Dr Repta

Bulge after tummy tuck.....?

This new bulge occured 2 months after your procedure, If the sutures have failed (broken or stretched) then when you bear down like you are having a bowel movement, you should see this area enlarge, or increase in tenderness. One other possibility is a delayed Seroma, this is a collection of fluid, If this has been there a while and was not tapped it could have formed a scar capsule that will be visibly noticeable. Good Luck.

I Had a Mommy Makeover 10 Wks Ago and 2wks Ago my Upper Stomach Started to Stick out and when I Sit I Have a Roll Why?

Very hard to advise without a posted photo of the problem area. Best to see your surgeon ASAP. My guess is a failed muscle repair.

Concerns about findings of abdomen 10 weeks after tummy tuck

Photos could better illustrate the issues that you are concerned about. The new onset of a bulge in the upper abdomen could very well represent a breakage of part of the muscle repair which could occur as the result, for example, of intense coughing or even vomiting (particularly right after surgery). You definitely want to make your plastic surgeon aware of this issue. The roll that you see when you sit up could represent a normal variant or occurrence after surgery or it could be... more

Mommy makeover - abdominoplasty

Without seeing before and after photos and not knowing exactly what was done at surgery the best person to answer your questions is your surgeon who has the required information. If the roll appeared a few weeks after surgery as you say there is a possibility that some of the sutures placed to tighten the muscles loosened or popped. The only way to replace those sutures would be another surgery. Only stretchmarks present below the level of the belly button before surgery can be removed... more

Tummy Tuck Results?

Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, without pictures or direct physical examination it is not possible to make a diagnosis or give you good advice. If the changes you have noted our new, then it would be in your best interest to see your plastic surgeon ASAP for evaluation. He/she is best equipped to help you without the need for speculation from online consultants. Best wishes.