Surgeon Ignoring my Hard and Bulging Lower Abdomen After Tummy Tuck?

    If this is causing a contour deformity and is large draining may produce some improvement, but, after 2 months, the solution to this problem may be to open the area and remove the cavity.

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It is difficult to really know what that inflammation is due to without having previously consulted or seeing ultrasound results. therefore the best advice I can give you is to visit your surgeon or try a second opinion.get well soon.

Certainly swelling is normal and can take a long time to get better but this sounds outside of the usual swelling and with the results of the ultrasound I would talk to your surgeon to see if further drainage or removing the debris would help you. Sometimes it can be drained by the radiologist under ultrasound guidance but if it is truly multi-loculated then it will likely be best to go back in and clean all these little pockets out.Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Usually after a tummy tuck, the lower abdomen takes the longest to heal and decrease swelling.  Swelling of the lower abdomen can be normal.  There are other conditions that can cause firmness and bulging such as seromas and hematoms, both of which occasionally occur after tummy tucks.  I would recommend returning to your surgeon to see if there is any trapped fluid that can be drained.  Sometimes these areas are so small that drainage is not needed and the body reabsorbs the fluid on its own.  A second opinion can be helpful after getting your surgeon's opinion.  Hope this helps.

Some firmness is normal after surgery. If it is not improving after 2-3 months, discuss your concerns with your surgeon. The ultrasound report may be suggesting an old collection of blood or fluid that may have formed after surgery. This may resolve or if not, may need to be treated. If your plastic surgeon is not helpful, consider a second opinion.