I’m 6 months post op. Pics are in the morning. When I suck in a bit I’m completely flat, when I relax completely my stomach is a bit rounded. I can feel the line down my diastasis (I’m assuming dissolving stitches or scar tissues etc). Do women sometimes experience this? Does a little sticking out when relaxed mean my muscle repair failed?
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Thank you very much for your question, in the front photo your surgery looks very good, however in the side photo I observed changes that are more suggestive to body posture and not to surgery, I suggest a physical examination where your doctor can palpate if the dystasis of your rectus...
An inflated abdomen following a tummy tuck and muscle repair could be due to several factors, such as:1. Swelling: It’s common to experience swelling after surgery, and this can make the abdomen appear larger than it actually is. Swelling can persist for several weeks to months.2. Fluid a...
I encourage you to work closely with your surgeon on prophylactic interventions to lower your risk of developing an MRSA infection. Your surgeon may encourage you to do nasal swabs with medication and to cleanse the skin with special soap the days leading up to surgery. This is in addition to...