I am exactly 3 weeks post full tummy tuck with muscle repair. One week postop, I picked up my laptop to walk to my car(regretting). Also I had coughs that same day. Now there is a small bulge and hard feeling above my belly button. Did I damage my muscle repair and strain my sutures? I have attached some pictures. I cant capture the bulge in pictures well. Also I am wondering once swelling goes down, will the skin above my belly button hang and not have a washboard abs appearance? Thanks.
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Thanks for your question. I am sorry to hear about your problem. If your drains have been removed and you have a fluid collection, then you will likely need a needle drainage at the minimum. This will likely need to be repeated. If you still have a fluid collection after...
I'm not sure why you're having difficulty sexually. The anatomic machinery necessary for orgasm is intact after abdominoplasty. The physiologic stress of recovery may have something to do with it but I would expect full recovery in time.
