I had a TT 5 years ago. I have recently been bleeding for 2 months straight on my menstrual cycle. I am 42. All blood work and ultrasounds return normal. I am experiencing throbbing persistent pain directly to the right side vertically of my belly button. It feels like a pulled muscle w/a high level of pain. I have not done any heavy lifting or activity that would cause such pain. I am considering asking my IM doctor for an MRI. Could this be related to my TT? The dr was agressive with the TT.
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Answer: I am experiencing throbbing persistent pain vertically directly to the right side of my belly button.
Hello and thank you for your question. The
main benefit of a tummy tuck is in achieving a narrower waist and improved
abdominal contour. The weight loss is minimal -- the amount of skin and
fat removed is rarely more than a few pounds. However, from talking to
many patients, the sight of a "n...
Congratulations on having your tummy tuck! The burning pain you are describing is likely due to irritation of the surrounding nerves in this area that are healing. It should continue to get better as the weeks go by. Continue close follow up visits with your surgeon though to assure normal...
Are common after tummy tucks and once you are healed (usually 6 months post op), you can have a revision where the scar is removed and the belly button stretched out more to remove the excesses so you can see the bottom of the belly button. Hopefully scarring will be better but you can talk to ...
