I had a tummy tuck 6 years ago, had weight gain over Covid, lost 40 lbs had extra skin, I went in for a scar revision to get rid of excess skin. My incision looks good besides the huge two dents right above my incision, it looks like a random suture. After researching it looks like it's possibly a progressive tension suture, but wondering if it's normal to be this deep? I get the pulling feeling every time I move
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Answer: Dents/sutures above incision line after Drainless Tummy Tuck
Thanks for your photos and questions. There can be residual swelling for up to a year.
I would suggest an Ultrasound to ensure there isn't seroma contributing to the swelling. If that's negative you could try lymphatic massage. That can often improve difficult swelling.
Waiting a year from...
Dear Cheerful3455,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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In general, having had back surgery is not a contraindication to abdominoplasty surgery. Most would wait six months or so prior to embarking on abdominoplasty. If there is concern, you should speak with your back physician and for sure you should let the plastic surgeon know and also make sure...
