I had Lipo and smart Lipo in August 2018 on stomach, hips, back and was 134lbs. I didn't feel like it worked and went back in April 2019, I'm 17 weeks (4mo) post mini tummy tuck with muscle repair and Lipo touch-up. I didn't lose any weight and seem to be gaining weight no matter what I do, 147lbs now! My lower abdomen feels tight, but there is a ton of fat everywhere! It doesn't feel like loose skin! It folds over my scar! Shouldn't that be tight?! it in no way looks like I paid $9k for this!
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The scar for a standard tummy tuck extends approximately hip to hip. An extended tummy tuck will go beyond the hips. A circumferential tummy tuck goes all the way around the body. A mini tummy tuck scar is the shortest and is a longer than a c-section scar but shorter than hip to hip.
The seroma needs to be evaluated by your surgeon. If it has been encapsulated it could cause the deformity that you mentioned. Your surgeon can perform an ultrasound to see if the seroma is still present.
From your photos you incision appears to be healing normally at this phase of recovery. Continue to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and report any concerns. Best wishes!
