10 days post op TT with lipo. What is this indentation? (photos)

Question

I had a full TT and lipo on 4-19, drains out on 4-26. Now that drains are out, I notice I have an indent or impression on my pubic area. What is this? It’s right under my incision line and in between where my drains were. 30 F, 5’5”, 170.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. Your pictures are hard to dissect. You are still in the early stages of recovery. It may take up to six months to see the final results. I will suggest waiting to examine your results. Follow up with your surgeon. Good luck with your recovery.

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello thank you for your inquiry and photos. Congratulations on your surgery! It is a bit hard to determine with your photos, however your scarring looks like its healing well. It could be scar tissue forming, if you have pain or feels very hard I suggest seeking it with your plastic surgeon, sometimes patients have liquid accumulation and needs to be removed. I suggest contacting your surgeon for evaluation. Best of luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say what is causing the indentation without an examination.  You are very early in your recovery yet, so it is likely the result of swelling.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and keep all follow up appointments.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation and irregularities are normal. This could also be scar tissue.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Richard J. Wassermann, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Hello! From the pictures you shared, it is very difficult to see what indentation you are trying to show. The incision overall looks to be healing nicely, although continue to watch for keloiding of the site. Scar tissue can often form at the site of an incision, but this site looks very nice. Consult your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for any additional concerns regarding your outcome. Best of Luck!

10 days post op TT with lipo. What is this indentation? (photos)

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