Why the huge bulge after Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? (photos)

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  I do agree that a substantial change has occurred to your recovery results and most likely a failure of your muscle repair.  See your surgeon for an in-person evaluation, they should be able to diagnose this quickly while then offering you treatment recommendations.  

Hi mlfchickYou have a problem that your doctor needs to address.  I can think of two things off the top of my head, but an exam will be required to make a diagnosis and plant.The two possibilities, given the huge change from 3 months, are:1. fluid collection/seroma2. rupture of suturesand one other thing it could be- torn muscle.I would see your doctor this weekAll the best.

Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information and pictures as well! can be fluid, or a suture came out or viceral fat. I recommend to visit your surgeon so he can evaluate you and give you the solution to this.

Good luck :)

This may be due to visceral fat, plication, issues, fluid collections, or maybe weight gain. Best to be seen in person.

Thank you for your question. It may be sutures came out there or fluid collection or weight gain or combination. Please see your PS for evaluation 

Hi and thanks for the question and photos. You should be re examined by you PS. It is possible that the upper part of your muscle repair may have loosened. Best of Luck- Dr Hardy...

It looks like either a failed rectus diastasis repair or fluid collection or possibly both.  This can be a common occurrence.  Talk to your surgeon.  

Sorry to hear about your upper abdominal bulge.  It is certainly not considered normal at this stage.  It could represent a fluid collection or an issue with the muscle repair.  An examination in person with your PS is the best way to get this diagnosed and resolved.  

 I am sorry to hear about your concerns after tummy tuck surgery.Based on the photographic progression, I would share your concerns regarding  the integrity of the abdominal wall muscle plication. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.  Best wishes.

This should be looked at by your plastic surgeon. The history is important- how long post-operative are you?; How quickly did this swelling occur?- What activities have you been doing?Your surgeon will be able to examine you and tell you what is going on. Then a treatment plan can be discussed.In my practice, I have not had a separation of the muscle occur. It can happen of course, but I am more inclined to suspect a collection of fluid (serum) in that area.Best wishes to you!