Hard Lump Above Incision Area? (photo)

Dear Bettymae,  An abdominoplasty will alter the shape of your abdomen and can alter the shape of your mons pubis but it is unlikely to alter the shape of your vaginal opening or the surrounding tissues. Many woman do ask that the mons be elevated at the same time as their tummy tuck and...

 At 2 years a tummy tuck cannot come undone period. However an aggressive massage in a previously operated area may have resulted in some swelling. I would return to your surgeon whom operated on you for an evaluation and advice. Good luck

Thank you for the question! Certainly, discuss this with your plastic surgeon, as answers will vary among surgeons. I typically say that whenever you are not taking narcotic pain medications and when you feel like you are strong enough to turn the steering wheel suddenly if needed, then you may...

I think that given it is now 6 months after your surgery the results are not likely to change much.  I think that you should go back to see your surgeon to discuss it with them.  Usually surgeons are very keen ensure that you are happy with results of your surgery and in this instance...

Hello, Thank you for the question and the photo.  If it is early after your tummy tuck the fullness can be a result of seroma, swelling, or abdominal wall looseness.  Later on in your recovery one has to also consider pseudo-bursa.  An examination and a careful analysis of...

I'm sorry to hear about your challenges. Neither Medicare nor Medicaid will pre-authorize a procedure like a panniculectomy. You may be able to pay your surgeon and/or facility for your procedure and then potentially get reimbursed. I would not be overly optimistic about it, however. Best of luck.