Upper Stomach Bulge After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

Thank you for the question.

You should be seen by your plastic surgeon to determine the exact cause (and treatment) of the upper abdominal bulge.

A few words of caution for future patients contemplating tummy tuck surgery may be in order:  In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an  operation that  produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall potentially lax. The appearance of the umbilicus is not necessarily addressed sufficiently.

For most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight loss a full abdominoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired results. Of course, there are downsides (including a longer scar and probably a longer recovery time) but for most patients the benefits outweigh the downsides. It is not unusual to see patients who've had mini tummy tuck  surgery present for  revisionary surgery.
It is important  for patients seeking abdominal contouring surgery to work with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to obtain advice (based on good ethics and judgment) to  improve  their chances of a successful outcome and minimize the need for further surgery.



I hope this helps.

It depends on how far out you are from surgery.  If it was very recent, this may improve.  However, a mini-tummy tuck does not address diastasis recti which is often worse in the upper abdomen.  This is why very few people are good candidates for a mini-tummy tuck.  Give it time and be open and honest with your plastic surgeon, and together you can come up with a plan to address it.  Good luck.

There are many reasons for this as outlined below:

Early swelling aggravated by improper garment wear
Disproportional fatty deposits
Lack of muscle repair

No one will know the answer to this question via email. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
You may need a CT scan.
You may need liposuction of the upper abdomen at a later date. Liposuction is not generally advised at the same time as a tummy tuck due to compromise of the blood supply to the lower abdomen