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Why does my muscle repair swell and bulge so much?

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Newbutt_who_disMar 22, 2014

I am 8 weeks post op this up coming Monday. I had a fulk tummy tuck with MR, lipo of the flanks, back, medial thigh lift with fat graftinf to my butt. I am 8 weeks post op and all though I LOVE my redults I'm concerned about extreme swelling of my muscles where I had the muscle repair done. I will wakeup flat but by the end of the day I'm swollen with a bulge. Is this normal? I do not have seroma because my PS checked. He said it's normal but it serms to be more frequent. I am very avtive.

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Miguel Mota, MD

It is hard to say without an in-person examination. But if your about 6 weeks post op it is most probably nerve pain. Sometimes nerve endings get very sensitive when they are growing back after surgery. They get irritated and sting to the touch. This will eventually go away with time. You can...

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Thank you for your pictures. The small separation can be addressed with local wound care. It should heal without incident. I would not cover it back up. I would treat this with moist to dry dressings until you see your plastic surgeon. Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

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Martin Jugenburg, MD

It is unfortunate that you had this complication occur, however it looks like the wound care you're getting is good and the wound looks clean.  This will take time to heal.  If you allow it to heal without putting tension on the separated edges, it will heal faster.  You surgeon...

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  If you are cleared by your treating physician and are otherwise healthy, you may proceed with a tummy tuck.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

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Amy T. Bandy, DO, FACS

You should be seen ASAP, the redness that is apparent appears to be infected.  You may have an infected hematoma, since you feel a very hard mass with fluid around it.  Best to be seen and evaluated immediately. Good luck!

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