Will The Bulging Go Down In Time Following Muscles Repair?

asked 5 months ago by katy lj
Latest answer by Karol A. Gutowski, MD
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Tags: muscle repair, 1 week post-op, bulging, expectation

I've just had my stomach muscles repaired 9 days ago. I have a large bulge at the top underneath where the stitches are. Will this bulge go down in time?

3 answers to Will The Bulging Go Down In Time Following Muscles Repair?

Bulge after Tummy Tuck

Most of the time, swelling can appear as a bulge in the first few days to weeks after a tummy tuck. However, check with your surgeon to make sure you don't have a seroma (fluid collection).

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Probably

Although we do not have pictures to review and we do not have a lot of information to go by, I think I know what you are asking. If the bulge is up high in you tummy, just under your breast bone, then it is likely that it will go away. I have seen this occur from lifting the skin which causes some swelling. Often it resolves on its own in about 6-8 weeks. This, however, would be a good question for your plastic surgeon. I suspect they will be able to put your... more

Daniel Sherick, MD
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

www.cprs-aa.com

Swelling after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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