5 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and lipo. For the past few days I have begun to feel discomfort in my belly button. Everyday I'm feeling more pain. I saw my ps a week ago and was advised to pack it 3 x a day with gauze and I have done so. Now when I do that the right side of my belly button is extremely painful when just touched with the gauze. I see my ps again in a week. I'm home resting and have not begun any strenous activity. Just wondering what could be wrong?? Is this normal??
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This is likely just a progressive tension suture which will resolve with time. Your surgeon will know for sure. Don't worry about it for now and just wait for your first follow up appointment.
You may have some fascial laxity in this area that can cause a bulge. Revision of the rectus fascial plication can correct this but it would be a trip back to the OR.
Hello and thank you for your question and photos.
Based on your images, it seems that you may have some fluid/seroma accumulation in the lower abdomen. The only way to truly determine if this is the case is through a physical exam. Other imaging modalities can also be employed to include...