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

Question

Hi- I have a Huge upper bulge- looks like a basketball. It feel like it's getting bigger. It's hard, not fluid like. I've attached pics, I'm putting on pounds instead of loosing. I drink water watch what and how I eat. Feel like my muscle repair came undone??

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

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.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

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 :)

Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

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

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

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

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

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