Belly hard after 6 months post op tummy tuck. Will it go away? (photos)

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Dear Surgeons, I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago. 24 hours after the tummy tuck I had a big bleeding with Hämatoms, that was treated with drains. I had compression 4 months. Under my belly button is my belly hard, big and painful if I touch on. What is it? Swelling? But after 6 months? Fibrosis? I am sad, I hope, that goes away. Does it go away? Will it be okay? I want to have a flat belly. I am 160 cm and 47 kg. Should I have compression again? Thank you if you answer!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello Brigi,Great question. I will suggest following up with your surgeon as he was the one who has been treating you over the months. He knows your post op recovery best. If concerns persist, please have an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Having a hard, painful abdomen is not expected 6 months after a tummy tuck.  I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation.  Some swelling can still be present at this time, but it should not be hard and painful as you described.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

You need to see your PS and be re assessed. It is impossible to comment on photos and it depends a lot on whether there is clinically a mass.

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
An in person examination is required to determine the nature of this mass. You note that it is firm and tender to touch. 
I recommend reevaluation by your plastic surgeon to determine its nature and to treat appropriately. Compression at this time will not be of value.
Best wishes...

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Belly hard after 6 months post op tummy tuck. Will it go away? (photos)

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