Low belly bulge 6 months post-op abdominoplasty & mastectomy, what should my next step be? (Photos)

August 31, 2024
Asked By:Calm710013 in Cincinnati, Ohio

I had Abdominoplasty and and Mastectomy 6.5 months ago. I still have a horrible bulge right above my groin. I was 250 pounds when I had the surgery. Both the same day. Today I am 212 pounds and still losing. What should my next step be? Honestly I freaking hate the way it looks. Is this still all edema 6 months later?

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Answers (7)

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November 26, 2024

Answer: Abdomen

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 26, 2024

Answer: Abdomen

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October 23, 2024

Answer: An ultrasound scan ....

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October 23, 2024

Answer: An ultrasound scan ....

Arif Eroglu, MDPlastic Surgeon
October 1, 2024

Answer: Considering revision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 1, 2024

Answer: Considering revision

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 1, 2024

Answer: When to do revision of abdominoplasty

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2024

Answer: When to do revision of abdominoplasty

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty

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