10 Weeks Post Op BBL with Vaser. Why is my Lower Abdomen Protruding Like a Big Pooch and is Hard? Will It Become Flat? (photo)

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The top of my belly button starts to protrude through the lower abdomen into my pubic bone. It is a pooch and VERY hard. My surgeon said its just my abdominal wall and nothing is wrong. ? But my stomach has never been like this before! My therapist says it may be hardened fluid and the ultrasound therapy will soften it. What can I do? Will this go away so my stomach is flat? It's uneven, the right side sticks out more and looks strange. I'm also uneven on my flanks(view from front pic).

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thanks for the photos.  A "before" picture would be helpful.  The thickness should have mostly resolved by now but it is not totally unusual for there to be some of this firm area remaining at this point.  Continuing with your lymphatic massage by your certified massage therapist should be helpful.

	Best wishes.

	Dr. ES

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you have a chronic fluid collection, the fluid collection tends not to change at this point.  If you have swelling it should continue to improve. 

	 

	 

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS · Answer

Most likely this is still swelling from the VASER. Sometimes it takes 3-6 months for the swelling to completely subside.  I recommend continue your compression garment and lymphatic massage over the area.  If after 6 months it has not improved,you may consider more liposuction or a tummy tuck to further improve the contours.

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