I originally received lipo when I requested a tummy tuck. They told me my excess skin from 2 c-sections should go back to normal. It didnt and i was left with skin still. 10 months later i had gotten a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. I waiting to assure it wasn't normal swelling from healing but i always get this pain above my belly button when i use the muscle and bulging on the right side. This occurs often. Some days im flat others its really deformed and big.
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Bulging on the right side of my abdomen (near belly button) above belly button pinching pain when exercising 10mo post
Edema after a tummy tuck takes about four months to resolve completely and you won't know if the upper area is dented or just not edema maiden like your lower abdomen. If is still there after full recover and healing from your tummy tuck it can easily be fat grafted!
Probably within the normal limits of recovery after this procedure, particularly in the absence of pain, redness, fever, worsening symptoms.However, to be sure, you should touch base with your surgeon and, if indicated, arrange to be seen in person.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan...
Hello dear, Thank you for your post. In a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty surgery, the tissue above the abdominal muscles is lifted off of the muscles from the lower scar to the ribs in a full tummy tuck. The superficial nerves that travel through the muscle to the skin are cut in order to do this....
