Hi, it's being 3 months post tummy tuck I started having a small lump on the right side of my stomach by the belly button as time went by it got bigger so my PCP sent me to get a CT Scan and it shows that I have intramuscular heterogeneous mass. What exactly causes for this to happen is it normal after a tummy tuck, and what are the steps I need to take to get rid of it?
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November 27, 2018
Answer: How to get rid of heterogeneous mass after a tummy tuck?
Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulations on your recent surgery. I am sorry to see your healing problem. There appears to be a delay of healing with a moderate amount of crusting at its base. This will usually heal with local care. An open wound is a two way street. It allows...
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Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with...
The tough connective tissue covering the muscle fascia is stitched together. Over time, the fascia heals together, and the stitches no longer serve the function of holding things together.