I've had a Tummy Tuck 1yr and 3 months ago. I developed a seroma that had to be drained and the Dr had to open my incision but didn't insert a drain. Since then I have had a bulge across my incision on my lower abdomen that swells. Since the belly button is placed permanently, this bulge measurement is longer/bigger than the distance between my belly button and the incision, meaning there is skin and fat left in this area. Will I need a mini TT or lipo can fix it?
Answer: Tummy Tuck Revision Thank you for your question.
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September 21, 2022
Answer: Will I need a mini Tummy Tuck or can Liposuction fix it? Hello @Affectionate123893, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. It may be a scarring consequence of the seroma because the skin looks tight when you are standing upright. In this case, an ultrasound can be performed to determine how the area is internally. If you would like more information and options, I would recommend consulting one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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September 21, 2022
Answer: Will I need a mini Tummy Tuck or can Liposuction fix it? Hello @Affectionate123893, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. It may be a scarring consequence of the seroma because the skin looks tight when you are standing upright. In this case, an ultrasound can be performed to determine how the area is internally. If you would like more information and options, I would recommend consulting one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS
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September 16, 2022
Answer: What is needed? An ultrasound is needed to determine the nature of the bulge that concerns you. If the seroma is still present it will first need to be addressed. If the bulge is fat then some localized liposuction should improve the result. I encourage you to return to your surgeon's office for an evaluation.
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September 16, 2022
Answer: What is needed? An ultrasound is needed to determine the nature of the bulge that concerns you. If the seroma is still present it will first need to be addressed. If the bulge is fat then some localized liposuction should improve the result. I encourage you to return to your surgeon's office for an evaluation.
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September 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy Tuck Post Op Concern Thank you for your question about recovery from a tummy tuck.
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September 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy Tuck Post Op Concern Thank you for your question about recovery from a tummy tuck.
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September 13, 2022
Answer: Abdomen An examination is needed and possible ultrasound to see if a fluid cavity is present or just fat. If the cavity is present, the lower tuck will need to be redone to remove it. If it is just residual fat, then liposuction can be done.
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September 13, 2022
Answer: Abdomen An examination is needed and possible ultrasound to see if a fluid cavity is present or just fat. If the cavity is present, the lower tuck will need to be redone to remove it. If it is just residual fat, then liposuction can be done.
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