Tummy Tuck: Q&A

4 Months Post-op + Tummy Tuck

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Stomach Looks Larger After Tummy Tuck

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair almost 4 months ago. My stomach was generally flat before the procedure; I only had massive stretch marks and...

9 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Bulge Above Belly Button After Tummy Tuck...What is It?

I am 4.5 months post op from full TT. 6 wks post op I became ill w/ violent cough, sneezing. I was very flat for 6 wks po..then a bulge began. PS says...

7 doctor answers

Tip of Suture Sticking out of Tummy Tuck Incision, is This Normal?

I'm 4 months po tummy tuck and a tip of a stitch just poked out of incision where lumps are stitches were dissolvable will this little stitch tip...

9 doctor answers

Has my Tummy Tuck Muscle Repair Come Undone?

I am 4 months post op and still have significant swelling, especially in my upper abs. But I am wondering if it is indeed swelling or has my muscle...

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Can Swelling Remain in the Upper Abdomen 4 Months Post Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I'm wanting to know if what swelling above the belly button is normal after this many months? I wake up semi-flat (pic included) and then by the...

3 doctor answers | 3 community comments

Is it Normal to Still be Swollen 4 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck w/o Lipo?

I had an endoscopic tummy tuck w/o lipo or skin removal in mid-June 2011. I am petite at 95 Ibs. and 5'3. When I try to exercise, vacuum, or for...

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Yoga, Ab Workout and Stretching After Tummy Tuck?

Im 4 months PO tummy tuck w/ muscle repair. The center of my abs will ache and feel tight while doing stretches or other exercises that use my abs....

3 doctor answers

Belly Button Healed Shallow With No Indention - Can This Be Revised?

I had my tummy tuck 4 months ago. The belly button took a long time to heal. It was open, oozing thik dark smelly puss for a good three weeks. It was...

6 doctor answers

Botched Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I had a TT w/muscle repair done about 4 months ago, and after the first month I noticed a dark and wide dent in the upper part of my abs. When I went...

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What is the Sharp Burning Pain in the Mons Area 4 Months Post Op TT? (photo)

I am 4 month post op full TT with abdominal repair and lipo in the flanks. I have a sharp burning pain in the mons area. I am pointing at it in the...