My tummy tuck was in April 2023. October I was doing lymphatic massage and noticed hard enlarged lymph nodes in my groin area. U/S was done and confirmed there are a total of "six in right inguinal region, four in left inguinal region". It says "benign appearing". My main concern is that they have not gone away so something is causing it. I left two messages with my surgeon over several weeks but never got a call back. Could it be related to the tummy tuck?
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Dear Fabulous796094,
based on your photos, your results look great. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is 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...
Hello, and thank you for your question regarding the hard, persistent bulge in your lower abdomen two years after your full tummy tuck. I appreciate the detailed history, and based on your description and photos, what you’re experiencing could very likely be a pseudobursa.
A pseudobursa is a p...
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