Loose Sutures After Tummy Tuck

asked 3 years ago by lulu809 in ny
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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10 months into tummy tuck and fascia detached due to loose suture, in pain most of time. what can be done? surgery done in dominican republic

6 answers to Loose Sutures After Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck problems

If the sutures broke shortly after surgery, this can result in a return of the bulge in the lower or upper abdomen. If the sutures break after about 2 months, the healing is probably sufficient that it won't matter. If a bulge has returned after a tummy tuck, this can be due to weight gain or other factors. In any event, it would be advisable to see a board certified plastic surgeon in this country for an opinion.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Tummy tuck and looseness

I am not sure of your question. Do you mean that the belly is not as tight? That the muscle plication feels loose again? Loose skin can develop as the skin settles from the procedure. Looseness of the muscle plication can be possible if the suture loosened just after surgery. It is unlikely the result at 10 months, because enough scar tissue usually develops to keep things together at this point.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Broken sutures

Sutures breaking after 10 months should not effect your abdominal contour. If it has, the sutures likely broke long time ago or another factor, such as weight gain, is compounding the problem. I would recommend looking for a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.

Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Loose sutures and pain following Dominican Republic Tummy Tuck

I don't quite understand why a loose suture would cause pain unless it is causing excessive stress on the remaining sutures. Perhaps, there is some way for you to contact your surgeon in the Dominican Republic and discuss a follow up appointment with options for treatment. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Loose suture after tummy tuck

I am unclear as to why you feel you have a "loose suture." The muscle repair with a tummy tuck is meant to tighten the abdomen and decrease the bulges that can occur from stretching of the abdominal wall. After a few months, scarring will replace the strength of the sutures. Thus the importance of the sutures is really in the early healing period. I do not know why you would have constant pain. There is a larger issue to discuss here and that is having surgery in another... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Loose sutures after a tummy tuck

Tummy tucks are an extremely popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. During a tummy tuck procedure, an important element is to tighten the muscles to create a flatter abdomen and a tighter waist. If these sutures have loosened, you may develop a bulge or some discomfort. To correct this, a revision of the abdominoplasty is necessary. Your surgeon will elevate the skin and fat flap and assess your muscles. They may add sutures to retighten your muscles. To learn more about... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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