Tummy Tuck Aug 2012. In 2015 I started having issues with a painful suture and it was removed. This is in the pictures I provided. Now I have another painful suture by my belly button. If anything presses this area I get a sharp pain. I can feel the bumps where other sutures are but they are not painful, at least not yet. What are my options to fix this and also prevent future scars on my abdomen? Is this worth having my abdominal skin lifted and all remaining sutures removed?
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Answer: Permanent Prolene sutures causing pain. I feel them 6 years later. How to remedy this issue and prevent further issues?
Treating a seroma can be frustrating because they can reoccur after being aspirated. If the issue continues despite current efforts, your surgeon may place a drain to help it heal more quickly.
Congratulations on your surgery! Swelling is common and expected after a tummy tuck, and this can include the mons pubis area. If your compression garment is uncomfortable I encourage you to speak with your surgeon who can check the fit. Compression garments should feel snug and sup...
Your body will resorb the fluids from small seromas.. Larger seromas may require aspiration or other intervention. Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon and communicate should it grow larger or if you have new concerns.
