Has my muscle repair failed, or do I possibly have a hernia? (Photos)

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I had fleur de list tummy tuck in January of 2017. I have been noticing lately my upper abdomen is not flat. My upper abdomen under my breasts becomes especially round after eating. Is it possible the muscle repair has come undone? Or a hernia has formed? I have not gained weight I am 5'4" 145 pounds and I has gastric bypass in 2013. I am a Nurse and frequently push, pull, turn patients, very physical job. I also work out frequently doing zumba and other cardio.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear juceej37,it is hard to tell without an examination. 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, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

after tummy tucks are quite common as the skin in the area is usually excessive, the fat layer still thick, and its possible the muscle repair was not done all the way to the ribs or weakened.  Regards of cause, this requires that you visit your surgeon for an evaluation and recommendations on how best to get the result you desire.  With an exam, its pretty simple to determine if your muscle repair is intact or not.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

Without an examination it is impossible to determine exactly what your underlying situation is. You should contact your plastic surgeon and have him/her assess the situation. If, for whatever reason, you are not satisfied with the answer you can always obtain a second opinion from a reputable board certified plastic surgeon.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

Without knowing EXACTLY what was done at your surgery and without an examination, it is impossible to know. Clearly some component is simply gastric filling when eating, but any baseline issue is harder to assess.

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