I had a tummy tuck 11 months ago. The scar doesn't seem normal to me. The actual scar is healing well but my skin is not the same level with the skin below the scar. There is a hump on both sides and is very visable when I wear a dress or leggings. What could it be? Surgeon doesn't say anything about it. Can this be fixed what can I do about it
Answer: Contour near scar Thank you for your photos and question. The contour that concerns you could be from a variety of causes. It could be scar tissue, a pocket of fat, or something else all together. An examination and possibly other tests such as an ultrasound will help determine the cause. The remedy will depend on the diagnosis.
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Answer: Contour near scar Thank you for your photos and question. The contour that concerns you could be from a variety of causes. It could be scar tissue, a pocket of fat, or something else all together. An examination and possibly other tests such as an ultrasound will help determine the cause. The remedy will depend on the diagnosis.
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February 6, 2023
Answer: TT scar hump over scar Dear Tasteful758969,
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February 6, 2023
Answer: TT scar hump over scar Dear Tasteful758969,
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January 17, 2023
Answer: Ledge over TT scar Very simple, you had more fat under the skin (flap) in your central stomach that was pulled down and sutured to the lower abdominal flap, which always has much less fat present. This may lead to a "ledge" which you are complaining about. It is a simple fix with liposuction.
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January 17, 2023
Answer: Ledge over TT scar Very simple, you had more fat under the skin (flap) in your central stomach that was pulled down and sutured to the lower abdominal flap, which always has much less fat present. This may lead to a "ledge" which you are complaining about. It is a simple fix with liposuction.
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January 17, 2023
Answer: TT scar hump over scar, 11 months post-op, what could this be? Posted photos are too close up. But appears as you have either excess fat or seroma pocket or both. Best to obtain ultrasound examination of lower abdomen fir dx. Then most likely liposuction or lipo with revision needed. Fees from $5,000-$10,000. Best to virtual consult with.
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January 17, 2023
Answer: TT scar hump over scar, 11 months post-op, what could this be? Posted photos are too close up. But appears as you have either excess fat or seroma pocket or both. Best to obtain ultrasound examination of lower abdomen fir dx. Then most likely liposuction or lipo with revision needed. Fees from $5,000-$10,000. Best to virtual consult with.
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Abdominal contour If the scar is set low which is highly desirable during a tummy tuck the two skin edges will have different thicknesses of subcutaneous fat when approximated. Normally most people have very thin subcutaneous fat layers right in the groin. The thickness of subcutaneous fat is usually thickest in the mid abdomen and those are the two edges that are brought together during surgery.
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January 26, 2023
Answer: Abdominal contour If the scar is set low which is highly desirable during a tummy tuck the two skin edges will have different thicknesses of subcutaneous fat when approximated. Normally most people have very thin subcutaneous fat layers right in the groin. The thickness of subcutaneous fat is usually thickest in the mid abdomen and those are the two edges that are brought together during surgery.
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