Should I be concerned with this pulled muscle that tends to bulge the size of a baseball? In addition, fluid retention (Photo)

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6 weeks ago I had a tt and lipo. Everytime I ask my doctor he says not to worry everything is fine, but his facial expressions appear he has no clue. Somehow I pulled this muscle and throughout the day it gets bigger and bigger. Also, my lower abdomen is completely hard and also tends to swell up more throughout the day. I have had to be drained every week since they took the drains usually releasing 60 cc's each time. Please help me decide whether I need to get a second opinion. Thanks

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and series of photographs and I am sorry that your results have not been what you anticipated.  It is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place.  Most commonly this is residual swelling from surgery which will spontaneously resolve but it would be important to voice your concerns to your surgeon to ensure that other issues are not taking place - discrete fluid collection, muscle laxity, or residual adipose tissue. Since you have already had seromas taking place, this upper abdominal bulge may be another one.  Your surgeon may have an ultrasound in his office that would aid in diagnosis.  Hope this helps.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

not sure about the muscle you are talking about. it sounds like you have a seroma. this may go away by itself. other options are to place another drain or use a sclerosant. if one of my patients mentions getting a second opinion ,I always say go ahead

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

If you are unsure of the answer given to you you certainly can get a second opinion. This bulge can be caused by more than one underlying causes. Photos are not the way to get final answers.

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