I am 6 weeks post op of Tummy Tuck and gain 10 lbs , is that due to swelling ?

It appears from your photos that your muscles have stretched out after surgery. This is termed a rectus diastasis. It can be redone by going back in through your incision. Why this occurred is not clear. It's possible the suture used tore or unraveled. It can also occur after weight gain or...

While the percentages are low, it is certainly possible for an umbilical hernia to recur, even when mesh is used.  Best to have your hernia surgeon examine you and discuss what is going on.  Any repair would be deferred until after you deliver your baby.All the best,

These probably represent "stitch abscesses" or localized infections of yet undissolved (or permanent) sutures. Seeing your surgeon about these can verify that opinion and provide proper reassurance, and treatment if needed. ALl the best.

Severe cases of IC are debilitating and if you are experiencing this, our deepest sympathies are with you. Abdominoplasty can do many things. It can enhance the waist line, achieve a thin, tight, flat abdomen and dramatically improve the posture and help lower back pain. Regrettably it doesn’t s...

Sharp stabbing and shooting pains after surgery is a sign of the nerves that were stretched or pulled are starting to heal and "wake up". This will subside in time and typically gets less intense and less frequent quickly.Massaging the tissue stimulates these nerves to feel the pressure...

At five weeks following a tummy tuck, it is very unusual for the upper abdomen and pubic area to be extremely swollen unless a very significant liposuction was performed at the time of abdominoplasty. If that was the case, swelling will persist until three months when all swelling is expected to...