Is there anything that can be done to fix this? there is an exaggerated bulge at my hip where the incision one. It messes up my hip contour and silhouette . Did not have this before the surgery.
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Hi! Great question — tissue necrosis is a known, though relatively uncommon, complication after a tummy tuck (TT) (abdominoplasty). Here's a breakdown of the typical timeline and risk period for necrosis:
When Does Necrosis Typically Start to Show?
• Initial Signs of necrosis often become app...
Recommends a full tummy tuck, which includes a full lipectomy, umbilical translocation, tightening of the abdominal muscle wall, and liposuction of the waist area.
I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. You may have more visceral fat as a result of the weight gain contributing to the contour. The fascia may have stretched as well. Your surgeon can determine if further tests are warranted.