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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Persistent swelling and fluid accumulation several months after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can be concerning and might indicate complications such as seroma, lymphedema, or other issues. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:
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To make an Assessment of a plastic surgery procedure we generally need to see quality before and after pictures. If you don’t have your before and after pictures done, ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took.
It’s not uncommon for people to have subcutaneous fat, as berries and sic...
Dear Gardeniabloom,
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...
