Hard Area After Tummy Tuck?

Hard/firm areas after TT is common and just a part of the inflammation phase.  Several years later and I would expect it to be gone.  I usually see this fade by month 3-6.  If you are still hard, you may have had a small hematoma, or some other issue and altered the normal course of healing.  Have your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon evaluate you and determine the cause.

Complications after tummy tuck are few and far between, but they are not unusual. My guess it that you have either an organized hematoma, or fat necrosis. I would claim that I haven't had a similar case, but I can't. The best solution is a complete redo of the lower portion of the tuck. Tummy tucks vary and surgeons vary. As long as your surgeon is a board certified plastic surgeon I am confident she/he can make you look better. . Complications are a part of this and other cosmetic surgeries, but when the going gets tough all that training kicks in. I wish you better luck next time.

Sorry, couldn't resist.  

I agree with you that the area is fairly prominent.  Have you discussed it with your surgeon?  It IS hard to know just from looking at the photos, so I would encourage you to see your surgeon or if you are not happy with your surgeon a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.  San Antonio is not far from Luling and we have many capable Plastic Surgeons here who could help you.

Eventhough a picture is worth a thousand words, it does not take the place of a physical exam.  Based on the exam, it may be an area of fat that does not have good blood supply or an area of scar tissue.  I have operated on several patients who have had tummy tucks done elsewhere and have a persistent fluid collection in the area.

Good luck, it looks like the kind of thing that can be made better.