Is this bulge normal 5 months after TT and abdominal muscle repair? I also have tight breathing

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...

A tummy tuck is considered elective cosmetic surgery and is therefore not covered under insurance.  If you are interested in learning more about the procedure and its benefits we welcome you to visit us in our Houston office for a consultation.

Sorry to hear about this but you need to call your Plastic Surgeon and let him/her know your concerns. We did not perform your surgery and are really not the ones that should be managing your postoperative care.  Make sure and call today with your concerns.I hope that helps and hope you feel ...

It is still typical to have some pain and occasional spasms 4 weeks post op.  Your body is healing which will take time.  You will not be able to see your final results for several months yet.  Until then continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and discuss any concerns and questions.

Swelling after a tummy tuck can persist up to one year post op.  However it is always best to discuss any concerns that you have with your surgeon just to ensure that you are healing as expected.  

Good afternoon, thank you for reaching out, an excellent question. Although every surgeon has their own routine, I prefer my patients to wear some sort of tight formfitting garment, Either a formal stage to surgical garments, Or a well formfitting pair of "Spanx", For four months after surgery...