I am 4 weeks post op my tummy tuck, with liposuction on front and posterior flanks. On my left side,right at my hip (where the tummy tuck incision ends) there is a hard lump. It was much larger right after my surgery; however, it still is LARGELY apparent. At my 3 week post op appointment, my doctor said this was normal and the swelling would go down. I have applied heat every day and massage the lump, but it is still there. Any suggestions on helping the process so I don’t look deformed?
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No you should not have portions of your ribs removed or broken during a tummy tuck or liposuction. There may have been a miscommunication between you and your surgeon. I encourage you to discuss this further with him. You may want to request a copy of your operative report to determine what...
At this time you are not a good candidate for these procedures. A BMI of 30 or under is recommended in order to minimize risk of complications such as infection, poor wound healing, seroma as well as sub optimal results. We offer a program in our office that can help patients lose weight and...
It's difficult to tell from the photo but it may be an indentation from the seams of the binder or perhaps a garment that folded underneath the binder. If so it should improve as you take a break from the compression. If you have a t-shirt or other clothing between your skin and the binder be...
