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Knots Under my Incision Scar

I recently had a TT, I have been healing very well, but in the beginning of this week I noticed 2 small knots under my scar, one on the left and one...

9 doctor answers

Knot Under Ribcage Post-Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift

I recently had a full Tummy Tuck, and I also had a mastopexy with augmentation done at the same time, due to 125lb weight loss. Now, I have a knot...

5 doctor answers

Tummy Tuck Scar Concern, Is It Infected? (photo)

I am 4 months post op and am concerned about 2 places at my incision. I noticed two knots and they look infected. There has been some discharge....

5 doctor answers

Normal to Feel a Knot on Top of Belly, Below Breast Bone?

Last night I took colace and drunk prune juice which resulted in horrible cramps in having a bowel movement which also made me super nauseous. I ended...

1 doctor answer

Does Vitamin E Tablets Help with Knot in Tummy Tuck Incision?

I am 7 weeks po from abdominoplasty and breast aug. Along my suture line I developed internal knots, probably sutures that haven't dissolved yet....

7 doctor answers

6 Months Post Op After Diastasis Recti Repair? (photo)

I noticed about 2 days ago I have a hard line going down the middle of my stomach from the middle of the bottom ribs to my belly button. My stomach...

4 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Mini Abdominoplasty Stitches (photo)

Hi, i had a mini abdominoplasty 25 days ago. The stitches are almost all dissolved except on the extreme sides and a one or two hairline sutures in...

6 doctor answers

What is This Knot That Has Formed on my Scar? (photo)

Im 6 months post op from a full tummy tuck. A knot has formed in the front of my scar and keeps growing. It actually sticks out and looks bruised....

7 doctor answers

Why Would I Still Have a Knot Above Belly Button, 15 Months After my Abdominolplasty? (photo)

I had an abdominolplasty 15 months ago and still have a protruding bulge/hard knot above my belly button (about 1 inch). I am still being told that it...

7 doctor answers

Will My Incision Scar Get Worse from the Stitches Coming Through My Incision?

Hi I had a TT and full mr on march 8th. Everything has been great except the stitches that are coming through my incision. They are very small hard...

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