Could pop & bulge be a muscle repair fail 10 years post-op tummy tuck?

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I am 10yrs post op from a tummy tuck with muscle repair. I work out regularly. A couple weeks ago I turned a weird way and felt a pop then had a bulge in my abdominal area for about a minute which almost felt like a Charlie horse then it went away. For the last 2 weeks the area has been a tad sore as if from working out and stretching. No bruising. Do you feel as if this may be a muscle repair fail or perhaps just strain?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Zxtastyxz,
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

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

It’s difficult to tell what the pain and pop were from.  The fact that there is no residual lump or bulge is a very good sign.  
If you develop more pain in the area, please take a week or two off from work outs to allow for healing.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Permanent sutures lose strength with time in a 10 years the repair is not dependent on suit your strength.
Some plastic surgeons do muscle repair using slow absorbable suture.
Scar tissue is holding you together in every aspect of the operation including skin incision and muscle repair.
It’s highly unlikely any physical activity would’ve broken a suture though they do become weak with time.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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