Loose Sutures After Tummy Tuck

I am unclear as to why you feel you have a "loose suture." The muscle repair with a tummy tuck is meant to tighten the abdomen and decrease the bulges that can occur from stretching of the abdominal wall. After a few months, scarring will replace the strength of the sutures. Thus the importance of the sutures is really in the early healing period. I do not know why you would have constant pain.

There is a larger issue to discuss here and that is having surgery in another country, far from your home. For any surgery, it is important to have access to your surgeon for standard follow up care and to address any complications should they arise. This is especially true for cosmetic surgery. If it is possible, I would recommend that you obtain any operative reports from your surgery and see a board certified plastic surgeon in NY for a consultation.

Tummy tucks are an extremely popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. During a tummy tuck procedure, an important element is to tighten the muscles to create a flatter abdomen and a tighter waist. If these sutures have loosened, you may develop a bulge or some discomfort. To correct this, a revision of the abdominoplasty is necessary. Your surgeon will elevate the skin and fat flap and assess your muscles. They may add sutures to retighten your muscles.

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