What's causing upper belly bulge 2 years post tummy tuck & 360 lipo? (Photos)

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Had a tummy tuck 2 years ago and lipo 360 I've had this buldge since I got out of surgery what could it be? Had an ultrasound it's not a hernia and through the day it expands and gets big to the point it hurts dr said to go to the gym but I have and it doesn't get any better he suggested going in again and not cutting off any skin since I am 100lbs no fat or skin to remove will my skin stick again or will I even be flat and tight again HELP!

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and the photos you provided. It is possible the bulge is from your abdominal muscles. Your muscles could be separated or they could be weak. In either case, you can have EmSculpt performed to help with muscle tone and rectus diastasis. Be sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to ensure you are a good candidate.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This can be something as simple as bloating from certain foods throughout the day. Seek a body sculpting expert. -Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear moniquecastelo,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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 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

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You are demonstrating upper abdominal muscle diastasis which is looseness of the upper abdominal muscles. This usually occurs if your upper abdominal muscles were not tightened apporpriately. A fix for this that avoid redoing your entire tummy tuck, is to use inframammary crease incisions to dissect down from under your breast and to retighten the area of the bulging. Please consider a virtual consulation with a body contouring expert.

What's causing upper belly bulge 2 years post tummy tuck & 360 lipo? (Photos)

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Answer: Upper abdominal diastasis

Answer: Upper abdominal diastasis

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What's causing upper belly bulge 2 years post tummy tuck & 360 lipo? (Photos)

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