Ok I'm only 2 weeks 1 day post up. I had a full tummy tuck. Lipo to my back lower back and some body contouring. My belly still feels very tight of course but on the right side next to my belly button and under and a little on the left side I am very hard. I was told to just massage it for now that I'm still swollen and my tissue needs to be broken up a little. Also ever since surgery I got shootin pain on my left thigh on the side. It has never been more swollen than the right it mainly hurts when I walk the pain on my thigh is a shootin pain I get with certain steps it hurts more than anything else. I was told it coukd just be my nerves. Or that they are trying to repair themselves. Can I get any advice on this please.
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August 21, 2014
Answer: Healing after tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction
Your incision line has about 80% or more of its final strength - but many more blood vessels than normal skin. This would explain why you are badly bruised but the incision is torn open. Let your surgeon know. I doubt any damage is done or any treatment needed.
Although uncommon, permanent
numbness can occur after tummy tuck surgery, especially in the lower mid
line area between the scar and belly button. After 10 months there can be
some improvement but it is doubtful. In most cases there is some sensation
present, just not the normal pre-surgical...