I had a TT and look contour 9 months ago, since I have had a Seroma drained and dog ear correction, however my upper abdomen buldges over my belly button when tensed. It gets swollen and puffy after exercise, now I know there is a degree of fat there but it doesn't seem right. The pictures show me tensing the abs and you can see how much this is distended. Is this where the sutures are looser at the top than the bottom? Can it be fixed easily??
March 19, 2017
Answer: Upper abdomen bulge You would need to be examined in person, with a copy of the operative note, to understand whether or not this is a seroma, muscle laxity, residual fat, etc. The solution to the bulge depends upon this exam, but there should be some way to address it. Discuss this further with your surgeon.Best of luck!
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Upper abdomen bulge You would need to be examined in person, with a copy of the operative note, to understand whether or not this is a seroma, muscle laxity, residual fat, etc. The solution to the bulge depends upon this exam, but there should be some way to address it. Discuss this further with your surgeon.Best of luck!
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Upper abdominal bulge after Tummy Tuck, can it be fixed? I am sorry to hear about the problems you have experienced. Although there are many all there may be many causes of abdominal wall "distention" (such as chronic seroma and/or residual adipose tissue), given your description and photographs, I think it is very likely that abdominal wall laxity of the upper abdominal wall area is the "culprit". Your plastic surgeon will be able to confirm based on physical examination. If relative abdominal wall laxity is present in that area, it can be "fixed"; correction would involve re opening of the abdominal wall incision line and exposure of the abdominal wall musculature again. The abdominal wall muscles can then be brought closer to one another in the midline. Unfortunately, the operation is still extensive and is associated with a considerable recovery (tends to be less uncomfortable than the initial tummy tuck operation). Again, your plastic surgeon will be a better resource when it comes to accurate diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Upper abdominal bulge after Tummy Tuck, can it be fixed? I am sorry to hear about the problems you have experienced. Although there are many all there may be many causes of abdominal wall "distention" (such as chronic seroma and/or residual adipose tissue), given your description and photographs, I think it is very likely that abdominal wall laxity of the upper abdominal wall area is the "culprit". Your plastic surgeon will be able to confirm based on physical examination. If relative abdominal wall laxity is present in that area, it can be "fixed"; correction would involve re opening of the abdominal wall incision line and exposure of the abdominal wall musculature again. The abdominal wall muscles can then be brought closer to one another in the midline. Unfortunately, the operation is still extensive and is associated with a considerable recovery (tends to be less uncomfortable than the initial tummy tuck operation). Again, your plastic surgeon will be a better resource when it comes to accurate diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with long-term.
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