I am 6 weeks post op with stomach hardness and lumps, when will these go away? I have been getting 2-3 massages a week deep tissue. Anything to do to help stomach get softer and curves without lumps?
October 18, 2017
Answer: Lumps after Tummy Tuck can be several things A lump can be the result of: 1. A hematoma - this should best be drained or removed by your surgeon 2. seroma - a fluid collection under the skin; this should also be removed by your surgeon. 3. Suture material - sometimes, especially in thin people, the suture material can be touched through the skin. If the sutures are disolvable then there is no need to worry but if they are permanent, maybe your doctor can remove some of them. 4. Fat necrosis - this is when some of the fatty tissue dies and it feals like lumps. This would need a more invasive intervention by your doctor; ask! 5. Liposuction swelling - some tummy tucks use liposuction which can leave lumpiness. Be patient--6 months to a year to be sure that this is not permanent.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: Lumps after Tummy Tuck can be several things A lump can be the result of: 1. A hematoma - this should best be drained or removed by your surgeon 2. seroma - a fluid collection under the skin; this should also be removed by your surgeon. 3. Suture material - sometimes, especially in thin people, the suture material can be touched through the skin. If the sutures are disolvable then there is no need to worry but if they are permanent, maybe your doctor can remove some of them. 4. Fat necrosis - this is when some of the fatty tissue dies and it feals like lumps. This would need a more invasive intervention by your doctor; ask! 5. Liposuction swelling - some tummy tucks use liposuction which can leave lumpiness. Be patient--6 months to a year to be sure that this is not permanent.
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Lumps and unevenness are common after tummy tuck It is not surprising that you have hard areas, lumps, unevenness in contour after a tummy tuck. There is a lot of scar tissue that needs to decrease and this can take several months. In addition, the fat can also harden giving you some of the lumps. In some instances, there is fluid build-up (seroma) that may need to be drained to remove lumps. Your surgeon should be able to examine you and determine if that is the case. Massage is very useful in decreasing pain, stiffness, and even swelling. 2-3 massages a week seems a little more than you would need to do. However, if that is helping you then you should continue to do that. Give it some more time, but be sure to talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Good luck.
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Lumps and unevenness are common after tummy tuck It is not surprising that you have hard areas, lumps, unevenness in contour after a tummy tuck. There is a lot of scar tissue that needs to decrease and this can take several months. In addition, the fat can also harden giving you some of the lumps. In some instances, there is fluid build-up (seroma) that may need to be drained to remove lumps. Your surgeon should be able to examine you and determine if that is the case. Massage is very useful in decreasing pain, stiffness, and even swelling. 2-3 massages a week seems a little more than you would need to do. However, if that is helping you then you should continue to do that. Give it some more time, but be sure to talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Good luck.
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