What procedure can get rid of this lump on my upper abdomen? (Photos)

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I am 1 year post-op abdominoplasty with muscle repair and lipo. Immediately after surgery there was a lump on the upper right of my abdomen. I was told to do massages to get rid of it, I did massages and still after 1 year it is still there! It is also getting bigger. What procedure will best get rid of this lump? It is really bothering me! Thank you for your time!

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for posting. This is very simple. A muscle repair revision is the only procedure that will correct the bulge or lump on your upper abdomen. It is best to get an ultrasound done before surgery. This will help rule out other issues but I believe muscle repair with special attention to the lump needs to be performed.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LoriCarmo,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from a liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hello. All you need is a small cannulae liposuction in the area, and, sorry to bring this up, a revision of the navel, which does not look good. 29-year experience, American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

You may see in my video how a belly button should look like after a Tummy Tuck.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Telling patients to massage areas of uneven Ness after body contouring is one of the oldest tricks in the book.

It’s not possible to change your body contour through massage.

It would be helpful to find out if this mass represents how your skin and fat drapes  off your torso, a fluid collection or possibly related to the muscle tightening.

Most likely office best Liposuction would be the best option to even it out.

If this is a fluid collection which I do not think that it should be treated differently.

I would encourage you to get an in person consultation with your provider as a follow up visit and have him or her address your concerns.

To get an accurate assessment and give you a more accurate recommendation you will need to be seen in person.

Follow up with your provider.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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