I have watched some tummy tuck videos and see that when surgeons do an abdominal repair, the muscles are sewn together to contour the abdomen. It looks like the patients muscles are brought closer together below and beneath the belly button. The tissue is folded inside of itself. My question is does the tissue stay inside of itself? Does this create less space for internal organs? What exactly happens to this folded tissue?
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Answer: What happens to the tissue between the fascia sewn together during an abdominal repair? (Photo)
This could be a seroma cavity due to healing issues, a possible hernia, abdominal wall laxity due to abdominal wall weakness, and asymmetric fat constitution, among others. The plastic surgeon will be able to determine this upon examination and recommend a path forward.
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Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
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Hi darling, thank you for your question!I recommend consulting your doctor because this wound may get worse. It doesn't need hospitalization if its treated carefully but it is not normal to see tissue necrosis unless that you were smoking after or before surgery.Hope this helps!Dr. Jimenez ...
