Has my tummy tuck come undone?

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I had a tummy tuck about 15 years ago & now I am getting a burning and pulling pain in my abdominal area down there when I go to get up or when I go to lift something up. Has my tummy tuck come undone? Where should I go? What kind of Dr? Will my insurance pay for a repair of a torn tummy tuck? Help please!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Far more important than deciding if TT is for you is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let him explain why one technique may be better than another and if you need a tummy tuck. Many board certified plastic surgeons provide a free first time consult and you should take advantage of that! See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for you!

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank for your question!You should make an appointement with a certified plastic surgeon for a full examination. Try to visit the same doctor that did the procedure. The cause of the pain could be by another reason. If that is the case your insurance could pay for it.Have a nice day!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I doubt your discomfort is the product of the previous abdominoplasty.  Still, it would be a good idea to visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

The tummy tuck does not sound it came undone.  You should go to see a plastic surgeon.   They can determine if there is a problem.

R. Laurence Berkowitz, MD · Answer

See your primary care physician first.  There are many things that could be causing this pain.  If your original treating plastic surgeon is convenient I would revisit with her/him for follow-up and evaluation as well.

Has my tummy tuck come undone?

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