7 years ago I had a full tummy tuck. About 3 months ago I started having a sharp burning pain right above my belly button. It would come and go at all different times. I went to see my Gastro had a ultra sound done, they said everything looked good. The Dr. told me the pain sounds like it’s scar tissue from my tummy tuck. I never even thought of that. The pain is getting worse, a burning stabbing pain and hurts most to stand up straight. What does this sound like??
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Cramping can be related to several causes. As yours are random and not severe there doesn't seem to be anything to worry about. Schedule a physical with your primary care doctor to make sure all bloodwork is normal, drink plenty of water and be sure to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
That's interesting... I think the surgeon did a nice job with the traditional muscle tightening but in your case some different directions of the plication sutures may have improved the final outcome. Your pregnancy and the way you carried the baby likely stretched these areas and during the TT...
Thank you for your question and photos.
A tummy tuck can remove loose, excess skin and fat, and tighten weak fascia. A tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton. However, a tummy tuck won't correct stretch marks outside of this area.
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