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!
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From your description it sounds as though your sutures in that area did not hold. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. In the future use a pillow to brace against your abdomen for a cough, sneeze, or sometimes even laughing.
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There are two common causes of post- op swelling. The first is a fluid collection (seroma) and the second is oedema (general swelling in the tissues, like fluid in a sponge). Seroma doesn’t change during the day and needs a needle drainage to make it go away. Oedema will go away with c...
Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Based on your images it seems as you need to either visit your surgeon or another surgeon from your town to closely monitor your wound incisions. Best of luck with your recovery. Congratulations on your tummy tuck.
