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Yes, it is not unusual to have swelling in the pubic area as well as bruising after a tummy tuck. A seroma will add to the swelling in that area as well. It will go away when the seroma is treated adequately.Seroma is a fluid collection in the area where the tummy tuck was performed. It does happen even after drains are placed at the time of surgery and then removed later. It is treated by drawing out the fluid with a needle (does not hurt) and wearing a tight compressive girdle.Please see your surgeon to discuss further.
Dear Mzcanez09,swelling is a common issue after a tummy tuck, even 7 weeks after the surgery. If you suspect that you might have seroma, I would recommend you to visit your plastic surgeon. In case of seroma, it requires evacuation. A needle can be used and it usually isn't painful.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Swelling below the suture or incision line is not a seroma. Generally the swelling stays for 2-3 months after a tummy tuck due to the fact that while you are up and moving around more gravity pushes the fluid down into that area. In the morning the fluid is less and by the end of the day it gets worse.
Thank you for your question. Swelling in pubic area lasts longer than other areas. I recommend you to see your PS for evaluation to make sure no fluid collection. Good Luck
This late numbness is very unusual. I do not have a good explanation or a definitive answer except that it will likely get better over time. Its possible you may have stretched some scar tissue and temporarily created some numbness. I would not perform any additional surgery at this time to...
If your tummy was flat after surgery and remained so for some time, then it is very unlikely that a recurrent belly bulge years later is due to the diastasis repair sutures coming undone. Initially, during the healing phase, the muscle plication sutures are critical in holding the rectus...
Thank you for your question. Your description is typical of first 3-5 days after TT. It is not that common to pull sutures out that easily. Please continue to follow instructions from your PS and follow up with him/her