8 months since my tummy tuck. My mons/groin area is puffy and full. Do I need Lipo? (Photos)

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Hello I had a tummy tuck and I am seeing a fullnes or roundness in my upper belly and in my mons / groin area looks puffy and fully is it normal to look like this ? Do I need Lipo it’s been 8 months Since my tummy tuck and 4 months since my scar revision

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

It is not unusual to notice some roundness in the upper abdomen and fullness in the mons area after a tummy tuck. This can be related to how the skin was tightened, the way tissues heal, or the natural distribution of remaining fat.
At eight months after tummy tuck and four months after scar revision, most healing has occurred, although subtle changes can still happen. If the fullness remains, additional contouring such as liposuction may help refine the result. Non invasive treatments like radiofrequency or laser based skin tightening can also provide some improvement if skin laxity is a factor.
I have also shared a detailed video where I explain these common healing patterns after tummy tuck and show examples of how they can be improved.
&mdash; Güray Yesiladali, MD

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The fullness in your upper abdomen may be from visceral fat (the fat around your organs).  If that is the case then losing weight should improve the contour.  The fullness near the mons should be evaluated by your surgeon.  If it is excess fat then liposuction should improve it.  You can also speak to your surgeon about scar treatments to help your scars heal favorably.

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello dear. It's normal to experience some swelling for up to a year after a tummy tuck, especially in the abdomen and mons. However, if swelling persists or the shape isn't as expected after that time, an evaluation with a surgeon would be advisable to determine if you need liposuction. You can contact me at 829-554-6062 so I can evaluate you and help you find the best solution.

Kamol Pansritum, MD · Answer

At 8 months post-tummy tuck and 4 months after scar revision, some residual swelling or fullness&mdash;especially in the upper abdomen and mons/groin area&mdash;can still be present, depending on the extent of your previous surgery.
If your original tummy tuck did not include liposuction, it’s possible that the mons pubis and surrounding areas were not addressed, leading to the puffiness you're seeing now.
I recommend VASER liposuction to gently contour these areas with precision and minimal trauma.

M. Mark Mofid, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there, and thank you for your question. It is not abnormal to discover fat pockets in the abdomen or the pubic area that were not immediately noticeable before the abdominoplasty. You can certainly discuss having some liposuction of those areas with your surgeon. Often times, this can be done under local anesthesia which can help reduce costs.

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