I’m 15 months post tummy tuck. I have excessive protrusion in my abdomen, and no belly button. When I lay flat my stomach goes flat. When I flex my abdomen does a weird bulge. I now have urinary incontinence, prior to surgery this was not an issue. I was 92lbs pre surgery. Surgeon did full tummy tuck. My surgeon refuses to accept my muscle repair has failed, and I have finally got a doctor to at least order a CT. Will a CT show muscle separation/failure?
Answer: Will CT show failure of muscle repair If you have new onset isolated bulge, it is possible that it could be related to a diastasis or a hernia. If you have more generalized bloating type symptoms, it is more likely related to something else. From your pictures, there is NO obvious hernia nor diastasis. However, this is something that can be detected on exam or imaging. A CT scan can show how far apart the edges of your tummy muscles are. It could also detect if you have a hernia.
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Answer: Will CT show failure of muscle repair If you have new onset isolated bulge, it is possible that it could be related to a diastasis or a hernia. If you have more generalized bloating type symptoms, it is more likely related to something else. From your pictures, there is NO obvious hernia nor diastasis. However, this is something that can be detected on exam or imaging. A CT scan can show how far apart the edges of your tummy muscles are. It could also detect if you have a hernia.
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June 12, 2024
Answer: Muscle failure Dear Sociable597372,
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June 12, 2024
Answer: Muscle failure Dear Sociable597372,
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June 11, 2024
Answer: 15 months post op Rather than having a CT scan and trying to have someone other than your surgeon give you information on your results I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons in your area for second opinions. Their experience and knowledge may give you the answers that you need.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: 15 months post op Rather than having a CT scan and trying to have someone other than your surgeon give you information on your results I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons in your area for second opinions. Their experience and knowledge may give you the answers that you need.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Required Diagnostics Hello; Enough to allow for a Full Abdominal Tuck in your upper abdomen; you don't have loose skin. Therefore, it is not possible for you; to have a Full Tummy Tuck. Whereas; even if, you can have a full Tummy Tuck; sub mamary crease would not change.In your current situation; at best, a Mini Tummy Tuck procedure seems for doable. Meanwhile, for your scars; which are located under the breast; revision surgery may be performed.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Required Diagnostics Hello; Enough to allow for a Full Abdominal Tuck in your upper abdomen; you don't have loose skin. Therefore, it is not possible for you; to have a Full Tummy Tuck. Whereas; even if, you can have a full Tummy Tuck; sub mamary crease would not change.In your current situation; at best, a Mini Tummy Tuck procedure seems for doable. Meanwhile, for your scars; which are located under the breast; revision surgery may be performed.
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June 7, 2024
Answer: Muscle separation This is a good question And fortunately a rare problem. I have encountered this with just a small percentage of my tummy tuck patients.
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June 7, 2024
Answer: Muscle separation This is a good question And fortunately a rare problem. I have encountered this with just a small percentage of my tummy tuck patients.
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