12 weeks post TT and experiencing burning pain at center of incision with a couple hard bumps. Why suddenly is this hurting?

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I had a TT 12 wks ago and see my surgeon regularly. Everything has been fine (couple seromas aspirated early on). At 10 wks I felt some bumps in the center under the incision line. Bumps didn't concern me until I began to feel intense pain and burning. It's more pronounced when standing. My surgeon injected it with a steroid. 3 days later, It's still burning. Dr thinks it's scar tissue but couldn't explain the pain. I'd like some Opinions. If a revision is needed, do most doctors charge again?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

At 10 weeks after tummy tuck it is not concerning to have lumps in the incision line.  I would not even inject them with steroids.  The pain could be related to the fact that you are doing too much in terms of physical activity.  It is too early to consider revision.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

This is probably a variation of normal but new pain is generally associated with new sources of inflammation. It deserves inspection by your own surgeon.

Maan Kattash, MD, FRCS, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Lumpy scar tissue may cause irritation, itching and discomfort. Steroids help alleviating these symptoms. Sometimes, burning sensation is related to the severed random cutaneous nerves that traverse the skin edges during surgery. This should settle with time. Generally speaking, scar revisions are considred from 6 months onwards.

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