I had tummy tuck in 2016 and I'm happy but recently began working out harder than ever and the more my abdominal muscles show the more these little bumps running up and down my abdomen show. It almost seems as if they are little stitch knots. They don't hurt but I want to know if this is normal?
September 1, 2022
Answer: Abdominal Bumps 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
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September 1, 2022
Answer: Abdominal Bumps 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
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Sutures 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.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Sutures 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.
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