I am 200lbs. Had 4 hour surgery with breast implants (gone wrong) lipo tummy tuck and a fat transfer 16,000 bucks. I am mot happy about any of it honestly!!! My stomach looks like im pregnant i have a journal the whole way since the surgery not just swelling I am in PAIN like a burning kinda like nerve pain in the abdomen. Its mostly around my belly button no symptoms of infection in belly button its all lumpy on the inside not outside when applied pressure its wierd it hurtsbutfeelsgoodwhenmassaged
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thank you for your question. I understand you might have some concerns post surgery, but it is normal for the repaired abdomen to show a small amount of 'pooch' as you describe it or distention. This can be attributed to things as muscle tone, the position of the lumbar curve and also the...
Thank you very much for your question, in the front photo your surgery looks very good, however in the side photo I observed changes that are more suggestive to body posture and not to surgery, I suggest a physical examination where your doctor can palpate if the dystasis of your rectus...
An inflated abdomen following a tummy tuck and muscle repair could be due to several factors, such as:1. Swelling: It’s common to experience swelling after surgery, and this can make the abdomen appear larger than it actually is. Swelling can persist for several weeks to months.2. Fluid a...
