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

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

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.

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