Had tt 6 mos. ago. My before stomach was mostly flat, but with excess skin and muscle weakness. Now my lower stomach bulges. Right lower side sticks out a bit more than the left, and the left upper side has a small bulge. My surgeon says this is all internal bloat, internal fat, food intolerances, etc. But he says I don’t have external fat to even pinch. 2nd opinion Dr pushed in on my lower stomach and it went flat, she thinks it’s a muscle issue. It is also still very tight and uncomfortable.
Answer: Lower abdominal contour issue Your surgeon lied to you. Your abdomen still has excess skin and subcutaneous fat as demonstrated in the photo of you bending over, not intra-abdominal fat, or 'bloat' as your surgeon may be referring to. You'll need another 6 months of healing before an adequate assessment of skin, fat and muscle can be made for the purposes of revision surgery.
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Answer: Lower abdominal contour issue Your surgeon lied to you. Your abdomen still has excess skin and subcutaneous fat as demonstrated in the photo of you bending over, not intra-abdominal fat, or 'bloat' as your surgeon may be referring to. You'll need another 6 months of healing before an adequate assessment of skin, fat and muscle can be made for the purposes of revision surgery.
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Answer: Muscle laxity or internal bloat Dear Adventurous5183,
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Answer: Muscle laxity or internal bloat Dear Adventurous5183,
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February 26, 2025
Answer: Abdomen An examination is needed to see what may be present. An ultrasound could be done to check for any excess fluid. Please discuss this with your surgeon.
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February 26, 2025
Answer: Abdomen An examination is needed to see what may be present. An ultrasound could be done to check for any excess fluid. Please discuss this with your surgeon.
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December 23, 2024
Answer: Muscle laxity or bloat? At six months post op swelling that is associated with the surgery would have resolved. Based on your photos it appears excess skin remains as well as potential subcutaneous fat. A revision to your tummy tuck would help improve your overall results.
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December 23, 2024
Answer: Muscle laxity or bloat? At six months post op swelling that is associated with the surgery would have resolved. Based on your photos it appears excess skin remains as well as potential subcutaneous fat. A revision to your tummy tuck would help improve your overall results.
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October 25, 2024
Answer: I definitely recommend that you have an examination Hello,This complaint is not something that can be understood solely from photographs without an examination. I definitely recommend that you have an examination.
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October 25, 2024
Answer: I definitely recommend that you have an examination Hello,This complaint is not something that can be understood solely from photographs without an examination. I definitely recommend that you have an examination.
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August 26, 2024
Answer: Muscle laxity or internal bloat? My initial impression is that you would benefit from liposuction to maximize the flatness of your tummy, I do not see any visceral fat on the side photos. I have done liposuction on may patients that have had tummy tucks prior which will maximize the results and make a noticeable difference that will meet patients expectations. Thank you.
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August 26, 2024
Answer: Muscle laxity or internal bloat? My initial impression is that you would benefit from liposuction to maximize the flatness of your tummy, I do not see any visceral fat on the side photos. I have done liposuction on may patients that have had tummy tucks prior which will maximize the results and make a noticeable difference that will meet patients expectations. Thank you.
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