I am 8wks post op from a tt no muscle repair or Lipo. I was healing fine but, now think I have developed a Seroma. If I tap one side it has a water bed effect and I'm scared this means my skin hasn't reattaatched to my muscle ... I had similar at 14 days post op but my surgeon didn't aspirate and my body reabsorbed it. I have stopped training,am wearing my binder again , doing daily massage but it isn't getting better ... should I go back to my surgeon or will it resolve on its own
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You would do best with a full tummy tuck. The length of the scar with a mini tuck may be as long as the scar with a full tuck. the full tuck with also have a scar around the belly button.
From the posted photos you appear to be a better candidate for a standard tummy tuck. This will address excess fat and skin as well as muscle wall laxity above and below the belly button. Your stretch marks that are below the belly button will be removed with a standard tummy tuck. Those...
This needs to be drained and probably place a drain inside to minimize the risk of a seroma. If not, your skin may stay stretched and it might "organize" and build a wall around it and you would keep this lump. Please go back to your surgeon.
