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Muscle repair failure? (Photo)

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I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago and I have a hard spot to the left of my belly button. You can't see it when standing, only feel it. But it is visible when lying down. I tried the test of lying down and raising my leg straight and it does become more visible so I'm guessing it is a muscle repair failure? Can I leave it like this or will it get worse? Does it need to be treated? My surgery was abroad so not as simple as seeing my Dr for his opinion.

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