I had an abdominoplasty and hernia repair 11 months ago. Now I have a lump under the incision. There’s a little bit of pain when I press on it but not bad. I had a couple of small lumps shortly after the surgery that went away but can you still get scar tissue buildup 11 months post op? What else could it be?
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Thanks for your question. A seroma is a collection of fluid underneath the abdominal skin. It can be related to a low grade infection, an undetected bleed (where the blood breaks down into straw coloured fluid) or the ongoing drainage of lymph fluid. Drains are usually kept in until the drainage...
Panniculectomy removes excess hanging abdominal skin and fat whereas, abdominoplasty tightens the abdominal wall and removes excess hanging skin.It is recommended to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your individual situation.
Thank you for your pictures.I do believe a tummy tuck and liposuction in the waist, upper and lower back, some in your arms and fat grafting in to the buttocks are the procedures according to be necessary in your case to reach your ideal body. The price varies between patient to patient, I do...
