Did my surgeon not take enough skin? (Photo)

April 3, 2024
Asked By:Vivid108076 in Laconia, New Hampshire

I’ve been having some issues since about 6MPO. The “bulge” on the right side just above the incision and what seems like saggy skin above the belly button that I didn’t have before.around 3-4MPO I was very flat even with the swelling. Now I am just not happy and I have a healthy active lifestyle so it is very frustrating. Thoughts?

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