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
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. If it has been like that since after surgery, most likely you have a little volume of fat which remains after Tummy tuck and just need some liposuction. Be encouraged. Dr. Cárdenas
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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. If it has been like that since after surgery, most likely you have a little volume of fat which remains after Tummy tuck and just need some liposuction. Be encouraged. Dr. Cárdenas
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July 10, 2023
Answer: 2 year post op belly bulge Dear Fierce113495, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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July 10, 2023
Answer: 2 year post op belly bulge Dear Fierce113495, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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