I had a tummy tuck 7 years ago and for some reson one side of my stomach on my lowest look bulgy and feels a little hard can this be fixed ? Do I need a tummy tuck revisions ?
Answer: Abdomen You will need to be examined to see what might be the problem. You may have an unresolved seroma than has developed into scar tissue or you may have some fat necrosis.
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Answer: Abdomen You will need to be examined to see what might be the problem. You may have an unresolved seroma than has developed into scar tissue or you may have some fat necrosis.
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Answer: Seven Years Post Op of a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding your lower stomach bulge appearance and hardness seven years after your tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is like any other surgery; it heals with scar tissue. Some patients have a minimal amount of scars some patients have more scars. If liposuction is also performed during a tummy tuck, there is more chance of scar tissue creation. It is not unreasonable to expect scar tissue to last even seven years after a tummy tuck. You mentioned the areas hard, indicating that it could be scar tissue or firm muscle. Since you say this area bulges, it is probably not muscle and, therefore, scar tissue. I would suggest you visit with a plastic surgeon to evaluate the issue. You will probably need a revision tummy tuck, whether scar tissue, bulging muscle, or fat. The revision can eliminate prior scar tissue, tighten the muscle, and eliminate fat. If it is not a muscle issue, you may get by with liposuction of the fat and scar suction of the residual scar tissue. Either way, consult with your plastic surgeon. Thank you for your question regarding your lower stomach's bulgy appearance and hard seven years after your tummy tuck.
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Answer: Seven Years Post Op of a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding your lower stomach bulge appearance and hardness seven years after your tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is like any other surgery; it heals with scar tissue. Some patients have a minimal amount of scars some patients have more scars. If liposuction is also performed during a tummy tuck, there is more chance of scar tissue creation. It is not unreasonable to expect scar tissue to last even seven years after a tummy tuck. You mentioned the areas hard, indicating that it could be scar tissue or firm muscle. Since you say this area bulges, it is probably not muscle and, therefore, scar tissue. I would suggest you visit with a plastic surgeon to evaluate the issue. You will probably need a revision tummy tuck, whether scar tissue, bulging muscle, or fat. The revision can eliminate prior scar tissue, tighten the muscle, and eliminate fat. If it is not a muscle issue, you may get by with liposuction of the fat and scar suction of the residual scar tissue. Either way, consult with your plastic surgeon. Thank you for your question regarding your lower stomach's bulgy appearance and hard seven years after your tummy tuck.
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January 31, 2023
Answer: 7 years post tummy tuck An in person evaluation is recommended to assess the area that concerns you. If it is a fatty pocket it could be addressed by liposuction. Include in your discussion when you first noticed it and if it has changed at all since then.
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January 31, 2023
Answer: 7 years post tummy tuck An in person evaluation is recommended to assess the area that concerns you. If it is a fatty pocket it could be addressed by liposuction. Include in your discussion when you first noticed it and if it has changed at all since then.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Need to get it checked. It would be best to consult a plastic surgeon or your treating physician for a definitive answer, as they will be able to examine you and determine the cause of the bulge and hardness. It's possible that the bulge and hardness you're experiencing could be a result of a problem with the tummy tuck surgery, such as a muscle separation, or a build-up of fluid.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Need to get it checked. It would be best to consult a plastic surgeon or your treating physician for a definitive answer, as they will be able to examine you and determine the cause of the bulge and hardness. It's possible that the bulge and hardness you're experiencing could be a result of a problem with the tummy tuck surgery, such as a muscle separation, or a build-up of fluid.
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January 30, 2023
Answer: Lower stomach is bulgy and hard 7 years after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures looks like scar tissue. During a tummy tuck specially in that part is not recommend to do liposuction to avoid complication as necrosis after surgery, and months after your tummy tuck you can have liposuction to fix the area. I recommend you to do a physical evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon for better recommendations in your case.
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January 30, 2023
Answer: Lower stomach is bulgy and hard 7 years after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures looks like scar tissue. During a tummy tuck specially in that part is not recommend to do liposuction to avoid complication as necrosis after surgery, and months after your tummy tuck you can have liposuction to fix the area. I recommend you to do a physical evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon for better recommendations in your case.
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