9 months post TT. Noticed that when I lie down on my back my stomach is flat but when I slightly go to sit up (using ab muscles) this bump appears under my belly button mainly on the left side. Any idea what it could be? Could it be a undetected seroma that was never treated?
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The muscle plication tightens the waist and flattens the abdomen. The biggest enemy of muscle plication is visceral fat. That is the internal fat which is pushing against the tightened muscles. It is rare (though not impossible) to disrupt the plication by...
Yes, some degree of swelling or firmness (medical term induration) can still be present 21/2 mos post tummy tuck. It may take up to six months for this to completely resolve. Physical activity may cause it to transiently increase.
Thank you for your question. This topic is surgeon-dependent, but in general, I would not be against waxing the bikini line area if it is about a week before surgery. Ask your surgeon for his/her preference. The concern is that, if performed too close to the surgery date, skin irritation fro...