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

Dear ssmrsd,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you have any issues, you should get an examination to be sure. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The easiest way to find out what is a given mass is to do excision of the mass in local anesthesia; it can be a scar or an old non-resorbed stitch? Whether full or limited abdominoplasty is needed, can be decided only on the basis of in-person evaluation. Hope this helps.

You need to go back to your surgeon and be examined. An ultrasound or even X-rays might be needed. Without photos or an exam to tell, you might have a little ball of fat necrosis that is moving around.

An evaluation is needed to determine what you may be feeling under your tummy tuck incision. If it is a suture it can be removed by your surgeon. I encourage you to begin by visiting with your surgeon for an examination. It's unlikely a full revision would be necessary in order to address your concerns.

What you describe sounds very atypical, and this may not be related to your surgery. I suggest following up with your plastic surgeon or visit your primary care doctor regarding getting a appropriat referrals.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD