Liposuction to abdomen after tummy tuck: could a bulge be internal suture damage?

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I had a Tummy Tuck in May 2015. I had Lipo to the abdomen on July 9th, 2018, so I'm 14 days Post Op. I have a very hard bulge about 2 to 3 inches above my Belly Button which doesn't seem to get better with massage. My question is could the Cannula have damaged the Internal Sutures on the muscle from the Tummy Tuck repair resulting in a hard lump, or will this bulge just go away with time?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Ozymandias,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, pretty smart of you to think of that, however, most surgeons use dissolving sutures or if they were not dissolving sutures the effect would be minimal. The chance of having a hernia from lipo is very small and you would be having symptoms. My guess is that this a collection of scar and or blood and will settle in time. Hang in there!

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