I had a tummy tuck 18mos ago. 2 years prior I had full abs, 2mos prior small waist with loose skin, very minimal fat. I workout regularly and have a controlled/clean diet most of the time. Prior my stomach would fall into itself laying down and now stays out and is hard. Very obvious lower abdomen "pooch" and muffin tip over scar. 15lbs lighter than before surgery, it's not fat. My jeans and panties don't fit, I had to go up a size.
Answer: Hard pooch in lower abdomen 18 months post tummy tuck Phoenix2288, it would be helpful to know if you had muscular tightening (plications). You may have laxity in your muscular wall which may need to be fixed. This also may be a herniation, especially if you noticed the bulge after activity such as lifting something heavy. Another possibility is a fluid collection know as a seroma which would need to be drained. I recommend you follow up with your surgeon for further evaluation as they can do a thorough examination. They may find imaging such as ultrasound to be helpful in this scenario to determine the cause. Hope this helps
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Answer: Hard pooch in lower abdomen 18 months post tummy tuck Phoenix2288, it would be helpful to know if you had muscular tightening (plications). You may have laxity in your muscular wall which may need to be fixed. This also may be a herniation, especially if you noticed the bulge after activity such as lifting something heavy. Another possibility is a fluid collection know as a seroma which would need to be drained. I recommend you follow up with your surgeon for further evaluation as they can do a thorough examination. They may find imaging such as ultrasound to be helpful in this scenario to determine the cause. Hope this helps
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty flat abdomen rectus diastasis flat tummy pubic lift Thank you for your question regarding a tummy bulge 18 months after a tummy tuck. It appears that this bulge is from the pubic region to the umbilicus. With a person of your body build with minimal body fat and minimal excess skin, this could only be muscle weakness. To be sure, I would suggest a pre-operative MRI. I am pretty sure that this will establish an area of muscle weakness. If it is, I suggest an incision be made in your prior tummy tuck scar and dissection be carried to the umbilicus or even the sternum. Your rectus abdomonis muscle needs to. Be reevaluated. If the muscle is weak, your rectus needs to be tightened with a permanent suture. I would do this from the umbilicus to the pubic region. In addition, if this upper abdomen is weak or lax, I highly suggest muscle plication from the sternum to the umbilicus. Thank you for your question regarding a tummy bulge 18 months after a tummy tuck.
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck abdominoplasty flat abdomen rectus diastasis flat tummy pubic lift Thank you for your question regarding a tummy bulge 18 months after a tummy tuck. It appears that this bulge is from the pubic region to the umbilicus. With a person of your body build with minimal body fat and minimal excess skin, this could only be muscle weakness. To be sure, I would suggest a pre-operative MRI. I am pretty sure that this will establish an area of muscle weakness. If it is, I suggest an incision be made in your prior tummy tuck scar and dissection be carried to the umbilicus or even the sternum. Your rectus abdomonis muscle needs to. Be reevaluated. If the muscle is weak, your rectus needs to be tightened with a permanent suture. I would do this from the umbilicus to the pubic region. In addition, if this upper abdomen is weak or lax, I highly suggest muscle plication from the sternum to the umbilicus. Thank you for your question regarding a tummy bulge 18 months after a tummy tuck.
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October 26, 2022
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October 10, 2022
Answer: Hard pooch in lower abdomen. Should I be concerned? Hello @phoenix2288, thank you for your question and showing you pictures. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and to evaluate if there is something else at a systemic level to make you still swollen. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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October 10, 2022
Answer: Hard pooch in lower abdomen. Should I be concerned? Hello @phoenix2288, thank you for your question and showing you pictures. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and to evaluate if there is something else at a systemic level to make you still swollen. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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October 6, 2022
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October 6, 2022
Answer: Post op Tummy Tuck Concern Thank you for your question about recovery from tummy tuck and for including photos.
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