6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck: Bulge on my Right Side

asked 11 months ago by Motown girl in Modesto,ca
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 6 weeks post-op, bulge, hernia repair, uneven, worried

My stomach is uneven If you start from the left side and slide your hand over the right side bulge out more. Im scared dont know if this is normal. Do both sides heal differently. My ps says to wait until my 3 wk visit. He repaird a hernia also on that side how do I know it didnt rupture. I have no pain just an uneven side please help me ease my thoughts.

5 answers to 6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck: Bulge on my Right Side

"Bulge" 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 venous... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Bulge after tummy tuck

The short answer is yes, the two sides do heal differently particularly if you had different surgeries on them as it seems you had a hernia repaired on that side but not the other one. I would expect more swelling on the side with more surgery. But only your plastic surgeon knows exactly what was done and so could evaluate your healing to date. But I always tell my patients that there will be differences between the two sides--even if I try to do exactly the same surgery. So talk with your... more

Margaret Skiles, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck: Bulge on my Right Side

My thoughts, need to post different views of your abdomen. But my guess is either residual fat or a failed repair of the hernia. Possibility a hematoma in the tissues on that side should also be considered.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Questions for your surgeon

As your doctor knows you "inside and out" these are questions only they can answer. You probably just have some swelling or maybe some fluid under the skin. Call and go back for a check.