Hernia? After Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

Thank you for your question. It is very unlikely to develop a hernia in the upper abdomen following a tummy tuck. It is more likely that the muscle repair separated or you have a small collection of fat or fluid following the liposuction. This can be sorted out with an ultrasound or scan of the abdominal wall if it does not resolve on its own. Good luck.

Thank you for the question and pictures. Online consultants, without the benefit of in-person examination, will not be able to provide you with a precise enough diagnosis/advice. At this point, you are aware of the differential diagnosis;  if still in doubt, seek in-person evaluation by well experienced board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Careful physical examination is likely to be all you need to make the diagnosis.  Rarely, imaging studies may be helpful.

 Best wishes.

There are several possible explanations for your plight. But speculating in the absence of a physical examination is tough. Disruption of the plication is the most likely cause if you exclude old hematoma and seroma. But I would 't treat this like a ventral hernia and I wouldn't begin to discuss mesh unless you're sure what's going on. I would do a carfull physical exam first and if there's doubt, I would suggest a CT scan. Best of luck to you!