Swelling & pain on right hip, something wrong post 8 year tummy tuck

September 2, 2023
Asked By:ssmrsd in Nashville, Tennessee

I had an extended tummy tuck in 2014 and it turned out awesome. About a year ago, I noticed something under my scar on the right hip. I could feel what felt like a loose plastic piece that I could move around. The piece I can feel and move around under the skin resembles a very small IUD type shape. Well the past 6 months there is swelling on my right hip, and sometimes is painful. I know something is not normal. What is this and can it be fixed without having a full tummy tuck again?

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October 20, 2023

Answer: Abdomen

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