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

March 5, 2015
Asked By:Athina73 in Bethesda, MD

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?

4 photos

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 6, 2018

Answer: Bulging upper abdomen after full tummy tuck 6 weeks post op. Is this normal?

1 person found this helpful
Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 6, 2018

Answer: Bulging upper abdomen after full tummy tuck 6 weeks post op. Is this normal?

1 person found this helpful
Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
March 7, 2015

Answer: Bulging upper abdomen after full tummy tuck 6 weeks post op. Is this normal?

2 people found this helpful
MOST RECENT
March 7, 2015

Answer: Bulging upper abdomen after full tummy tuck 6 weeks post op. Is this normal?

2 people found this helpful
March 5, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks, bulging upper abdomen

March 5, 2015

Answer: 6 weeks, bulging upper abdomen

Recommended reading

Tummy Tuck

Everything you need to know about Tummy Tuck

  • 95% worth it
  • 24.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,736
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
March 5, 2015

Answer: Upper abdominal bulge

March 5, 2015

Answer: Upper abdominal bulge

Recommended reading

Tummy Tuck

Everything you need to know about Tummy Tuck

  • 95% worth it
  • 24.9k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,736
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT