I had a full tummy tuck 2 years ago. I have this lower belly bulge that won’t go away. My Dr was amazing and did an incredible job. He moved away so I saw another Dr who thinks it’s fine but ordered an MRI just to be sure. I hope I didn’t spend thousands of dollars and have major surgery to have this bulge for the rest of my life. I would have just dealt with the way it was before. It wasn’t that bad. I workout a lot and am hoping I didn’t mess something up. Hoping for some other opinions. Thank
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh reinforcment You would benefit from a repeat tummy tuck with mesh reinforcement. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.
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Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh reinforcment You would benefit from a repeat tummy tuck with mesh reinforcement. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.
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Answer: Abdomen If it is fat, liposuction can remove the excess. If it is weak muscles, EMSculpt treatment can be done. If it is an old seroma cavity, it would need to be removed through your exisiting scar. Hopefully the MRI will show what is present.
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Answer: Abdomen If it is fat, liposuction can remove the excess. If it is weak muscles, EMSculpt treatment can be done. If it is an old seroma cavity, it would need to be removed through your exisiting scar. Hopefully the MRI will show what is present.
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July 20, 2023
Answer: 2-year post op belly bulge. What are my options? ( The most likely reasons for the bulge involve either the abdominal wall or intraabdominal contents. If the problem is in the abdominal wall, this can generally be improved by muscle plication. Regarding intraabdominal conditions, if the bowels or organs are the cause, this would be treated by your primary care physician and referral to a specialist as needed. If the problem is increased visceral fat, the only effective treatment is weight loss. Begin with a return visit to your surgeon to obtain a proper diagnosis and to discuss your options.
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July 20, 2023
Answer: 2-year post op belly bulge. What are my options? ( The most likely reasons for the bulge involve either the abdominal wall or intraabdominal contents. If the problem is in the abdominal wall, this can generally be improved by muscle plication. Regarding intraabdominal conditions, if the bowels or organs are the cause, this would be treated by your primary care physician and referral to a specialist as needed. If the problem is increased visceral fat, the only effective treatment is weight loss. Begin with a return visit to your surgeon to obtain a proper diagnosis and to discuss your options.
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July 10, 2023
Answer: Abdominal contour From your photos the contour that concerns you is likely either from visceral/internal fat or a weakened muscle wall. Visceral fat is improved with weight loss. It cannot be addressed with a tummy tuck or liposuction. If you have a weakened abdominal wall you may need further correction, potentially with mesh to help this not reoccur.
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July 10, 2023
Answer: Abdominal contour From your photos the contour that concerns you is likely either from visceral/internal fat or a weakened muscle wall. Visceral fat is improved with weight loss. It cannot be addressed with a tummy tuck or liposuction. If you have a weakened abdominal wall you may need further correction, potentially with mesh to help this not reoccur.
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July 9, 2023
Answer: Lower abdomen volume If the voluminous area just appear may be the result of weight gain as subcutaneous fat or visceral fat and a bit of pushing the muscle. So the improvement will be observed after losing the weight. It may also be some internal swelling like colon or uterus, if so you need to be seen by a Gynecologist or Gastroenterologist.
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July 9, 2023
Answer: Lower abdomen volume If the voluminous area just appear may be the result of weight gain as subcutaneous fat or visceral fat and a bit of pushing the muscle. So the improvement will be observed after losing the weight. It may also be some internal swelling like colon or uterus, if so you need to be seen by a Gynecologist or Gastroenterologist.
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July 10, 2023
Answer: 2 year post op belly bulge Dear Fierce113495,
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July 10, 2023
Answer: 2 year post op belly bulge Dear Fierce113495,
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