This is how I am left after a TT with MR and lipo 360. When I lay flat the skin on my abdomen is tight however, when I stand up or bend over the skin is still loose. I have a bulge on both sides of my belly button when I stand or sit. I have never been completely flat since surgery and the bulges have always been there. I just want to know options, if any, on a revision. My original surgeon said this was normal so I am also looking for a new surgeon and second opinions. I am 7 months post op.
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Dear Energetic923993,
every surgeon has a revision policy. Many involve reduced or even no fees for the surgeon (depending on the situation) while the patient may still be responsible for facility (the use of the operating room, staff, and supplies) and anesthesia fees. Best to go back to your...
Your upper abdominal bulging is related to weakness in your abdominal tissue in the setting of pressure from your intraabdominal contents.... sadly, this oftentimes cannot be predicted at the initial surgery, but can be remedied in most cases by reinforcing the abdominal wall with mesh in a...
Dear jkathThanks for your photo and sharing your question. It is difficult to comment only on 2 photos but looking at them I think you have a very small prominence above your scar which is not very obvious. Lots of patients might get it after a tummy tuck. It is usually avoidable by careful...