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Bulging upper abdomen after full tummy tuck 6 weeks post op. Is this normal? (photos)

Athina73
I had a full TT, BL/BA 6 wks ago with a highly regarded PS. I'm 5'2 and 113 (6 less than pre-op). I had a lot of loose skin and slight muscle separation post babies. At 3 weeks po, my upper abdomen started looking bigger than the lower, was tender, hard to the touch, with a more prominent bulge to the left of the BB. Hasn't improved at 6 wks. My dr said it's most likely due to failed muscle repair (ultrasound ruled out seroma/hematoma). He has referred me to a PS for a 2nd opinion. Thoughts?

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