I am 56 and had a tummy tuck/breast augmentation in 2006. R implant leaking, so I had a consult w/another Dr (original Dr moved out of state). I also showed the Dr my abdomen - I have 2 unequal vertical lumps on each side under my belly button, which you really notice when I tense the muscles. Abdominals are very weak. I had an MRI which said that everything looks fine, but it's obviously not. What is going on? How do you fix it? The plastic surgeon says he has not seen anything like it.
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The muscles will separate slightly with increased intra-abdominal pressure after a tummy tuck but this is fairly slight in comparison to how tight most plastic surgeons do muscle tightening.
The biggest reason patients believe they have abdominal muscle laxity after having a tummy tuck is...
Dear Rainastevenswins,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed...
Dear snookymama,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine is there something wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...