5'1'', 37yo - can you advise on upper stomach bulge 6 months extended TT with lipo? (Photos)

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I am 5'1''. 37 yrs old... Had an extended TT with lipo and muscle repair six month ago.. I noticed a bulge on the upper part of my abdomen.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is difficult to determine what may be causing your concerns without an exam or preoperative photos.  I encourage you to visit with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  Was muscle repair performed? The shape may be a result of visceral fat.  An examination will help determine the cause.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Fierce39302,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Congratulations on your extended abdominoplasty. There is a convex curvature of the central portion of your abdomen, but a physical exam is necessary to evaluate the cause. 
Pre-op photos would also help to judge the 6 month results. 
Best wishes 
Dr. Taranow

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Even though the posted photos are at to far a focal distance it appears as very very conservative Extended TT was done. Did you use private practice boarded Plastic Surgeon or a clinic based? I recommend ultrasound of abdomen to see if the "bulge" is split recti repair or seroma or fat??? IF split recti I would revise complete TT with layered muscle repair. I offer in office ultrasound. (fee $500). Revision fees from $8,000 to $20,000. Best to virtual consult with...

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The most common reason for having a bulging upper abdomen after a tummy tuck is due to excess visceral or intra-abdominal fat.
This can usually be predicted based on preoperative evaluation.
Whenever posting regarding the outcome of a procedure try to include proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have those ask your provider to forward the ones they took.
Most likely weight loss will improve your outcome.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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