8 months after TT and my stomach is distended with a hematoma on the right side and some pain I was told to exercise.

Swelling will improve but fluid (seroma) needs to be treated.  You should returns to your surgeon’s office as frequently as possible to get repeated aspiration.  Eventually, it will go away or they will have to arrange for a drain to be placed.  Thank you and God bless.

Thank you for your question. You appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Tummy tuck, also know as abdominoplasty, is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and to restore the weakened abdominal wall, giving a firmer and smoother appearance.  Liposuction along ...

Hi. By law, in Florida, a surgeon cannot remove more than 1,000 cc of fat when combined with other procedures. I would think that at 200 lbs and 5' 4" you would need the extraction of more than 1,000cc to give you a noticeable result. I would highly recommend that you have your extended tummy...

This procedure is very common to do at the same time I do it regularly, an in person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation.always see a board certified PS.

Hello,When you understand the concept, then the answer is easy.  Incisions start out without any strength, relying entirely on sutures to keep them closed. Hours after surgery, clotting proteins are secreted into the incisions that form 'glue', but with little strength. Over the course of w...

For many TT cases, it can take up to 12-18 months for the swelling to fully resolve and the lower abdomen and belly button to gain its final shape/size/position.  My best advice is to continue to follow your surgeon's advice and attend your scheduled follow-ups, and let time be your ally. ...