Bulging tummy 7 months post surgery (tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction)

July 10, 2024
Asked By:Monalisa1900 in London, GB

Hello dr’s I was overweight by about 15kilos when I underwent my surgery. It was a full mommy makeover. I developed a small wound necrosis which healed in 10 weeks. I was quite happy with the results till around a month ago (6 months since) when I’m noticing a bulge in my upper tummy. I feel my muscles underneath are too tight (I’m trying to do some ab exercises and finding it super difficult which wasn’t the case before) What do you think is wrong and what’s the minimum correction I need?

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Answers (5)

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March 16, 2025

Answer: Need a physical exam

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2025

Answer: Need a physical exam

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
August 15, 2024

Answer: Bulging tummy

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 15, 2024

Answer: Bulging tummy

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 23, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 23, 2024

Answer: Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 12, 2024

Answer: 7 months post op

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July 12, 2024

Answer: 7 months post op

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July 12, 2024

Answer: Problems after tummy tuck

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Answer: Problems after tummy tuck

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