Hey, I had my tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and for the past 3 weeks I’ve had an upper abdominal bulge and I’m so worried that my muscle repair has failed. I would be absolutely gutted! Can somebody help? I think photos may be upside down
August 30, 2018
Answer: Has my muscle repair failed It is difficult to tell based on your photos and without a proper examination. I would recommend you discuss this with your surgeon. Sometimes it may be post operative swelling, or some laxity in the muscle tone due to a patient trying not to stress that area. Your surgeon is the best one to evaluate this.
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Has my muscle repair failed It is difficult to tell based on your photos and without a proper examination. I would recommend you discuss this with your surgeon. Sometimes it may be post operative swelling, or some laxity in the muscle tone due to a patient trying not to stress that area. Your surgeon is the best one to evaluate this.
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Muscle repair I doubt it has failed. That area just below the sternum above your belly button is prone to long-lasting swelling & at 7 weeks you definitely still have some swelling. I would recommend selective compression of this area (Coban &/or ACE wrap in addition to your compression garment. Of course more than anything keep in close communication with your surgeon's office. Best of luck & congratulations on your result!
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Muscle repair I doubt it has failed. That area just below the sternum above your belly button is prone to long-lasting swelling & at 7 weeks you definitely still have some swelling. I would recommend selective compression of this area (Coban &/or ACE wrap in addition to your compression garment. Of course more than anything keep in close communication with your surgeon's office. Best of luck & congratulations on your result!
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