Hi, I'm a 33 year old female. 5' 5" and 130 lbs I had a tummy tuck and muscle repair 7 months ago. I'm pretty sure my muscle repair came undone. This happened at about 5 months post op. I've also included a picture of how it looked prior to the bulging. Also, my implants bottomed out, verrrry badly. Could that pressure from that have anything to do with it? I would love to get some opinions or other possibilities.
December 22, 2023
Answer: Results Unfortunately, I think you are correct on both counts. The photos definitely confirm inferior migration of our implants and strongly suggest failure of the rectus plication. Both will eventually need to be surgically corrected.
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December 22, 2023
Answer: Results Unfortunately, I think you are correct on both counts. The photos definitely confirm inferior migration of our implants and strongly suggest failure of the rectus plication. Both will eventually need to be surgically corrected.
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December 20, 2023
Answer: Muscle repair fail? There are a few reasons that can lead to the contour that concerns you. One, as you mentioned, is that your muscle repair has failed which would require a revision for correction. Another is subcutaneous fat. If it is from this, liposuction should improve it. The other potential cause is visceral fat. This is the fat around your organs behind the muscle wall. This can only be addressed through weight loss as liposuction or a tummy tuck cannot lessen it. It does appear your implants are bottoming out which is unrelated to your abdominal contour. See your surgeon for an evaluation.
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December 20, 2023
Answer: Muscle repair fail? There are a few reasons that can lead to the contour that concerns you. One, as you mentioned, is that your muscle repair has failed which would require a revision for correction. Another is subcutaneous fat. If it is from this, liposuction should improve it. The other potential cause is visceral fat. This is the fat around your organs behind the muscle wall. This can only be addressed through weight loss as liposuction or a tummy tuck cannot lessen it. It does appear your implants are bottoming out which is unrelated to your abdominal contour. See your surgeon for an evaluation.
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