Abdominal stitch bumps 7 years after tummy tuck? (Photo)

Unfortunately, they are permanent sutures and will remain until they are removed....................

Hello @Alexmontes1028, thank you for your question. It is important to consult again the doctor who performed the procedure so that he can verify if it in fact stitches. This is due to the fact that internal stitches are generally reabsorbed within one year. It has been a long time, it is good to send tests to help establish what is happening.. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

I think you're correct, these are permanent sutures used in the plication of the abdominal muscles. . You're recent weight loss has made them visible however (unfortunately) they will stay there until removed. If they don't bother you, then I recommend leave them alone... if a concern then reoperation and removal are the way to go. Best Wishes and nice abs!!!

Hi Alexmontes1028,
Depending on your surgeon's technique, you may have permanent muscle repair sutures that are now able to be felt under your thin skin. In patients with larger fat deposits under the skin these are typically not felt. However, if your surgeon used permanent sutures this could be indeed what you are feeling. To be 100% sure we recommend you speak directly with the surgeon who performed your procedure as he/she knows exactly was used to repair your muscles in the midline.
Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Dear Alexmontes1028,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You are probably feeling the knots of the permanent sutures used to tighten your abdomen. If they are too bothersome, they can re removed surgically through your lower incision. This can be seen when there is little fat in the area.

From your photo it appears that the skin is thin on the abdomen and you are seeing and feeling suture knots. There doesn't appear to be any obvious concern other than the fact that you can see them. Follow up with your surgeon if any changes are noticed.

Hi, Alexmontes1028! Thank you for your question and photo.
In abdominoplasty, we repair the seperated rectus muscle with strong permanent sutures. This is necessart to hold it in place safely for years. The knots that stay inside sometimes can come to hand or can be seen from outside if the skin is too thin. Your photo reveals that these small bumps are the little knots. Do not get them taken off, let them stay in place if they do not cause pain or discomfort.

If your surgeon did individual interrupted sutures during muscle tightening and then it’s possible that is what you’re feeling.
Few people get a low enough BMI to actually feel them so surgeons usually don’t worry about the knots too much. Not much you can do at this point. Getting access to those nights would require revising the procedure. It’s doable but a lot to go through.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photograph, I note the protuberances at the skin surface. It is difficult to get a bearing on your position, as the line seems to curve, but I don't have body landmarks. Your umbilicus is shallow, suggesting that you are quite trim. The permanent deep fascial sutures are knotted on the external surface of the muscle and may become palpable / visible if there is little intervening fatty subcutaneous tissue.
As the area is non tender and not inflamed, I do not suspect infection.
Visit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and advice.