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Pain, Burning, Hardness and Indentation 10 Months Post FTT, What's Going On? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by tifany in hawaii in Wahiawa, HI
Latest answer by Steve Laverson, MD
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Tags: 10 months post-op, burning, causes, hard, indentation, pain

Since about the 3rd month I have noticed a very subtle hardening above my belly button. Seems like its the muscle. My upper mid-line feels like the muscle is separated (I know that's impossible but that's the best way to describe) It also dips in. Seems like the muscle is soooo thing. I have pain, burning and, tingling that is intermittent. I brought up the issue with my PS but he said it's fine. I don't trust anything he says. Any idea what's going on?? In the pics you can see the pitting.

2 answers to Pain, Burning, Hardness and Indentation 10 Months Post FTT, What's Going On? (photo)

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Hardening above my belly button (photos)

The most poignant part of your question, you "don't trust anything he says." This is a doctor that opened you up while you were asleep, rearranged your body parts, and, judging from the photos, put you back together better than you were before surgery. Of course, we online surgeons are more trustworthy and knowledgeable about your case than the surgeon who was there... or are we? Please understand that any and all problems you are having are best understood by... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

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Pain, Burning, Indentation after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you good advice regarding your situation without careful in person examination. Online consultation will only provide you with speculation and potentially confuse you more than being beneficial. Given your description of your trust level with your plastic surgeon, a second opinion may be useful to you. Find a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and call for a... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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