Tummy tuck with muscle repair 2 years ago and now my waistline feels too tight - what is going on?

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I had tummy tuck with muscle repair 2 years ago. My waistline is extremely tight-feels like a very tight wire/rope is attached my belly button and pulled tightly around my entire wait. It is so tight that my right side ( front and back) burns, making it hard to sit and sleep. Feels like I am being cut in half at the waist. Perhaps, related I get extreme muscle spams if I turn too quickly. Shadow where linea nigra used to be now visibly off center. What is going on?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

You should definitely see your surgeon to discuss your concerns, as these symptoms don’t sound normal. You shouldn’t be feeling so much tightness that it causes discomfort and a burning sensation.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Jubilant340232,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. It is difficult to assess without photos, also your symptoms are not typical. You should see visit your surgeon about this. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An evaluation is needed to help diagnose your concerns.  Is this a new issue or has it always been like this? I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an examination and discussion of your concerns.  The symptoms you described are not typical.

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