Pulling sensations a year after my tummy tuck revision

Question

I got a full tummy tuck done with muscle repair. I ended up not liking the results so I went back and had a revision done and was put under. He did have to raise my scar ( I guess he didn’t want to redo my belly button) but now that it’s been about a year since I’m having weird sensations in my belly button if my scar below is pulled on it pulls on the skin in my belly button to where I’m scared it’s going to rip all the scar tissue open ? Can that happen??

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

After a year you are fully healed from surgery.  I encourage you to begin by visiting with your surgeon for an evaluation and to discuss your concerns.  Gentle stretching exercises done consistently may help alleviate the tugging feeling you described.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Inventive200221,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Most people will experience new sensations on the abdomen after major surgery like a full tummy tuck. Most patients will be left with an area of numbness and some people perceive tightness. Stretching exercises and massage can help. Usually it just takes time for patients to get accustomed to the new sensations. It typically does not indicate something was done wrong, or that intervention is necessary.
Most people will experience new sensations on their abdomen after major surgery like a full tummy tuck. Most patients will be left with an area of numbness and some people perceive tightness. Stretching exercises and massage can help. Usually it just takes time for patients to get accustomed to the new sensations. It typically does not indicate something was done wrong, or that intervention is necessary. without pictures, we can’t make an assessment on the outcome of the procedure. I suggest following up with your provider if you have questions or concerns about the outcome of the procedure.
Once patients are healed up, they are not going to fall apart after surgery.Final results after a tummy tuck I usually seen at about six months. Scars can take a year to a year and a half before they stop changing. Changes in skin sensation can continue for a couple of years.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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