I’m 6mpo TT w/ MR. I was initially very happy and 3 months out I was flat. I am now 6 months out and wonder if my MR is failing or not enough skin was removed. I have bulging, as well as, a roll that hangs over my pants and leggings…even when the pants are two sizes too big. What could be going on here? And what can be done to correct this? Thank you!
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Unless you have gained a significant amount of weight in the postoperative period, the most likely reason for the overhanging fat/skin and the bulge is a failed muscle repair. This can easily be determined upon examination. The solution would be to revise the muscle repair and if there is excess skin obviously to trim that as well. Good luck.
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Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Unless you have gained a significant amount of weight in the postoperative period, the most likely reason for the overhanging fat/skin and the bulge is a failed muscle repair. This can easily be determined upon examination. The solution would be to revise the muscle repair and if there is excess skin obviously to trim that as well. Good luck.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Six months post op A few things could be contributing to the contour that concerns you. Some to consider in addition to the plication failing are weight gain, excess subcutaneous fat, or excess visceral fat. If it is visceral fat only weight loss will improve it. If it is subcutaneous fat you could consider liposuction. If it is muscle plication that has failed then the tummy tuck would need to be revised in order to correct it.
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September 20, 2022
Answer: Six months post op A few things could be contributing to the contour that concerns you. Some to consider in addition to the plication failing are weight gain, excess subcutaneous fat, or excess visceral fat. If it is visceral fat only weight loss will improve it. If it is subcutaneous fat you could consider liposuction. If it is muscle plication that has failed then the tummy tuck would need to be revised in order to correct it.
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September 17, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear SSeneker,
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September 17, 2022
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September 17, 2022
Answer: Failed muscle plication in TT ? Only side views posted no front views?? So hard to advise but only complete revision n of muscle plication can correct. But might be excess fat ? Best to virtual consult with
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September 17, 2022
Answer: Failed muscle plication in TT ? Only side views posted no front views?? So hard to advise but only complete revision n of muscle plication can correct. But might be excess fat ? Best to virtual consult with
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September 18, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck results The number one reason patients have abdominal bulging after a tummy tuck is because of exes visceral fat pushing against the back of the muscle wall. Anybody with a significant amount of excess visceral fat will have to lose weight to get a flat abdomen and no amount of muscle tightening can hold back the increased intra-abdominal pressure from access visceral fat with that weight loss.
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September 18, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck results The number one reason patients have abdominal bulging after a tummy tuck is because of exes visceral fat pushing against the back of the muscle wall. Anybody with a significant amount of excess visceral fat will have to lose weight to get a flat abdomen and no amount of muscle tightening can hold back the increased intra-abdominal pressure from access visceral fat with that weight loss.
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