Hi. I would appreciate any help. I had a tummy tuck in 2016. Immediately after I felt extreme tugging from my belly button internally. I had a revisional surgery in 2018 to remove the permanent sutures and release any scar tissue. I saw that about 14 sutures were removed. I’m still having this pain. I have 2 children and it’s really affecting my life. Can someone please help suggest what I can do? I’ve had steriod shots injected and physical therapy. Nothing has helped. Thank you.
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A panniculectomy is not a cosmetic procedure. An abdominoplasty is a cosmetic procedure. You will need a physical exam to determine if a revision will help your condition.
It sounds like you need both muscle tightening (since you said your abdomen looks like you are with child), and skin removal (of the shelf above your scar). Please visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon as revision surgery can be complex. Good luck!
Dear Breannab525,
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...