Problems 2 years post tummy tuck and lipo. Any suggestions?

Thank you for your question. It's not uncommon for patients to experience some irregularities in the contour of their abdomen following a tummy tuck and liposuction procedure. It's important to keep in mind that two years post-operation, it's unlikely that these issues are related to swelling or normal postoperative healing. It's difficult to provide a specific diagnosis without an in-person consultation or physical examination.

However, it is possible that the bumps you are experiencing could be related to scar tissue or residual fat pockets. Sometimes, revision surgery or non-surgical treatments such as liposuction or radiofrequency can be used to address these issues. I'm glad to hear that you have an upcoming appointment with your surgeon, as they will be able to provide you with a more accurate diagnosis and suggest appropriate treatment options.

In the meantime, it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, to ensure optimal healing and recovery.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Please see your surgeon about this, as it requires an in-person examination to determine the most suitable treatment.

It's really hard to make an objective assessment without any pictures. I assume the bumps you are mentioning are probably due to scarring from liposuction. The best bet would be to see your surgeon and discuss all the options with him

Dear j9usher,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You did not show photos, so you will need to be seen by your surgeon to see what is the problem. An examination is needed to be certain.

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having. It's difficult to determine what may be causing these bumps without an examination or any photos. You are doing the right thing by visiting with your surgeon who will hopefully be able to provide some insight.

Hard to tell without pictures. I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon. Perhaps you are growing some lipomas which are common benign fat tumors.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Without a description of size or shapes of these "bumps" and without photos, I cannot guess...I'm glad that you are seeing your plastic surgeon in 3 weeks as they are growing in size, as you require a complete history and in-person physical examination to determine their nature.
A common cause of postoperative bumps at anterior midline is the presence of a retained deep sutures.
Best wishes....