I had tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and the sides where my hip bones are, have extreme ridges. the only area where the scar is flat is in the pubic, center area. i'm very thin 5'3, 92 lbs (after 2 kids, my skin deflated) i have almost no body fat and i'm thinking this might be why. under the scar (where hip meets thigh) there is only skin(nothing else) whereas the area above the scar has skin and some fat. wondering if this will ever flatten out? it's seriously like a cliff! that's how uneven it is.
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You should speak with the general surgeon who did the hernia repair about these gastrointestinal issues. If the plastic surgeon did the hernia repair, I would suggest asking for a referral to a GI doctor to be evaluated. I agree that a tummy tuck should not affect your bowels, but clearly...
SEE VIDEO BELOW: It is difficult to say if this is due to your muscle repair or lack of muscle tone. I would try the use of a Pilates style regimen to strengthen your core muscles prior to revising your tummy tuck.
Hi there-
Without examining you, it is not possible to say with certainty what you might be dealing with or its appropriate management, but there is no question that what you describe is not normal.
You should see a surgeon right away.