Is this bulge normal 3 months after diep flap? (Photo)

March 17, 2016
Asked By:ramona58 in Philadelphia, PA

This bulge is making me upset as I expected to have a flat belly after diep flap. At my 6 week postop the surgeon said it's swelling. Now I am 3 months out. Can the bulge be fixed? On the left side they did muscle sparing and put mesh. That side is flat.

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March 21, 2016

Answer: Bulge?

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March 21, 2016

Answer: Bulge?

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March 21, 2016

Answer: Bulge may actually be the "normal" side

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March 21, 2016

Answer: Bulge may actually be the "normal" side

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March 21, 2016

Answer: Lower abdomen

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