Strange lump/knot on scar where the drain was after full tummy tuck with muscle repair? (Photos)

June 25, 2017
Asked By:Smartlipowannabe in Westchester, NY

I am 5 weeks post op full tummy tuck with muscle repair. Aside from the swelling I am healing well and feeling great but I noticed this weird lump or knot where the drain was removed. It almost looks like a chewed up piece of gum, it's painless, it's soft on the outside but feels harder in the middle. It's kind of pink but doesn't look infected, I'm still worried about it though. Any insight as to what it may be? Will it go away or can it be fixed? I have a post op toward the end of the month

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Answers (4)

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June 28, 2017

Answer: Wound issues

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Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 28, 2017

Answer: Wound issues

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Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 27, 2017

Answer: Go Drainless

R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 27, 2017

Answer: Go Drainless

R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 27, 2017

Answer: Drain site swelling

Prashant Soni, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 27, 2017

Answer: Drain site swelling

Prashant Soni, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 27, 2017

Answer: Lump at Tummy Tuck Drain Site

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Answer: Lump at Tummy Tuck Drain Site

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