14 months post op and my stomach has never laid flat. I am worried that I’ll always have this ridge above my incision. What is the fix for this? I’m scheduled for an ultrasound Tuesday to see what the status of hard seroma is. Could that be part of it?
Answer: 14 MPO- Is this ridge above incision ever going to flatten out? This could be a seroma cavity due to healing issues, a possible hernia, abdominal wall laxity due to abdominal wall weakness, and asymmetric fat constitution, among others. The plastic surgeon will be able to determine this upon examination and recommend a path forward.
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Answer: 14 MPO- Is this ridge above incision ever going to flatten out? This could be a seroma cavity due to healing issues, a possible hernia, abdominal wall laxity due to abdominal wall weakness, and asymmetric fat constitution, among others. The plastic surgeon will be able to determine this upon examination and recommend a path forward.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Ultrasound planned Thanks for your inquiry, an ultrasound is good idea. It will tell if you have a fluid collection, scar tissue, fat, or muscle separation and pooching, etc good luck.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Ultrasound planned Thanks for your inquiry, an ultrasound is good idea. It will tell if you have a fluid collection, scar tissue, fat, or muscle separation and pooching, etc good luck.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear cmgswan,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear cmgswan,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Ridge above incision This far out from the surgery, it is unlikely to change. This could be due to subcutaneous fat present in the area of the flap, or there was more laxity of the abdominal wall. It is possible to improve this, with either liposuction or reinforcing the lower abdominal wall. You'd need an exam to better define the situation and assess options.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Ridge above incision This far out from the surgery, it is unlikely to change. This could be due to subcutaneous fat present in the area of the flap, or there was more laxity of the abdominal wall. It is possible to improve this, with either liposuction or reinforcing the lower abdominal wall. You'd need an exam to better define the situation and assess options.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck surgery: Is this ridge above incision ever going to flatten out? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after tummy tuck surgery. It is likely, that at 14 months post op, you are seeing the final outcome of the procedure performed. In other words, it is not likely that you will see significant further changes. How to improve your outcome will depend on exactly what is causing the area of prominence. For example, if there is a chronic seroma present, surgical exploration and excision of a seroma "bursa" may be necessary. If, on the other hand, the prominence is caused by excess adipose tissue and/or skin, further skin excision and/or liposuction surgery may be necessary. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer term.
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck surgery: Is this ridge above incision ever going to flatten out? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after tummy tuck surgery. It is likely, that at 14 months post op, you are seeing the final outcome of the procedure performed. In other words, it is not likely that you will see significant further changes. How to improve your outcome will depend on exactly what is causing the area of prominence. For example, if there is a chronic seroma present, surgical exploration and excision of a seroma "bursa" may be necessary. If, on the other hand, the prominence is caused by excess adipose tissue and/or skin, further skin excision and/or liposuction surgery may be necessary. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer term.
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