Lumps/bumpiness with abdominal tightening almost 6 months post op tummy tuck. Should I be concerned? (photos)

It looks like you still have some excess skin and may benefit from additional skin removal and muscle tightening. Patients with your preop body frame, which I call a "Christmas tree torso," have an extra mid-abdominal lateral roll above the love handle which can make it hard to get a fully ...

That nerve may be compressed/irritated or injured.  Best to speak to your plastic surgeon or see a peripheral nerve surgeon (which I am).  In the mean time, gabapentin can help with the pain.  A Medrol dose pack could help if the nerve is just irritated and not injured.  Good luck! DSR

Thank you for reaching out! I would first check in with your surgeon, he or she may recommend what you can take or if you need to be seen by a practitioner. Congrats on your recent procedure and best of luck! Dr. Kachenmeister

Muscles repaired do not easily rupture and the possibility is low. What you see may just be swelling which is commonly experienced after a surgery. This will subside on its own as you recover. It takes about 6 months to see your final results. However, if you feel unassured, then see your...

The goal of your pre-op assessment and exam are to assess and reduce your surgical and anesthetic risks.  In addition to assessing your overall health status, the exam helps to uncover any hidden conditions that could cause problems both during and after your surgery. It will...

The quality of drain output is as variable as the quantity of drainage. Typically it will start out predominantly bloody and then transition to a serosanguinous mixture (part blood/part serous fluid). Eventually it will settle at a tea colored or clear yellow drainage. Occasionally, darker...