Had a mini on 1/9/2019. What could be the cause for the lump/knot above my belly button and the lump above my lower abdomen scar? And is there still a possibility that the unevenness on my upper abdomen will self correct? Assuming it’s from lipo. My doctor is unclear on what he feels the cause is for all issues. He is suggesting a revision surgery at my cost. I would love advice!!!
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Answer: Lump You appear to have some excess skin and/or fat that was not addressed with just a mini tummy tuck. A mini tuck does not remove excess skin or fat above the belly button, nor is the muscle tighten above the belly button.
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Answer: Lump You appear to have some excess skin and/or fat that was not addressed with just a mini tummy tuck. A mini tuck does not remove excess skin or fat above the belly button, nor is the muscle tighten above the belly button.
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May 7, 2019
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April 29, 2019
Answer: What could be the cause of this lump/knot above my belly button? Is this going to get better? (Photo) The protruding bulge could be due to lax fascia. If this knot is hard rather than soft, this is not likely the case. More likely would be a permanent suture remnant, exuberant scar, or walled off fluid collection. Discuss treatment options or revisions with your PS six months post-op if the knot has not resolved.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 29, 2019
Answer: What could be the cause of this lump/knot above my belly button? Is this going to get better? (Photo) The protruding bulge could be due to lax fascia. If this knot is hard rather than soft, this is not likely the case. More likely would be a permanent suture remnant, exuberant scar, or walled off fluid collection. Discuss treatment options or revisions with your PS six months post-op if the knot has not resolved.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 26, 2019
Answer: What could be the cause of this lump/knot above my belly button? Is this going to get better? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Unfortunately without an in-person examination of your tissues it is difficult to offer definite advice. This may be swelling or a small fluid collection (seroma/hematoma) which will likely go on to heal with additional time. That said irregularities from liposuction and any muscle laxity is most likely to only worsen as swelling resolves further. Talk to your surgeon once fully healed about possible treatment options.
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April 26, 2019
Answer: What could be the cause of this lump/knot above my belly button? Is this going to get better? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Unfortunately without an in-person examination of your tissues it is difficult to offer definite advice. This may be swelling or a small fluid collection (seroma/hematoma) which will likely go on to heal with additional time. That said irregularities from liposuction and any muscle laxity is most likely to only worsen as swelling resolves further. Talk to your surgeon once fully healed about possible treatment options.
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