Lower abdomen bulge 16 months post tummy tuck - what could this be and what are my options to correct this? (photos)

April 21, 2023
Asked By:ldmarsh777 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Age 56, healthy female, 16 months post-up tummy tuck procedure. Experiencing pouching below belly button that was not there prior. It is firm and not squishy like fat. Trying to determine the underlying cause to have it addressed. Surgeon said it is fat. Recd 48 injections mesotherapy which did very little. Can't find a doctor that will weigh in to provide a clue as to what has caused this or recommend how to solve it. I look worse than before.....

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