I had a c sections after a twin pregnancy nearly 7 years ago. Im at my prepregnancy weight, but my stomach is large and hangs over and has a lot of marbley feeling lumps. My fat in general does not feel smooth like other parts of my body. I am waiting for an ultrasound to determine if these lumps are lipomas. Can excessive lipomas or scar tissue prevent me from being a candidate for a tummy tuck?
Scheduled for extended Tummy Tuck soon; had preop exam with my primary care md today and she identified small lipomas in my upper abdomen (area in blue on pic). PS indicated during consult that lipo would not be done on this upper ab area due to blood supply issues there, so I'm concerned about whether these lipomas will be removed during the procedure when the upper ab skin is stretched down into place.
I had an extended TT and my surgery was unusual in two respects. First, one goal of the TT was to remove a couple dozen lipomas from my upper& lower abdomen. Second, I had a pancreatectomy years ago that made the surgery more complicated. I know my case is complex but I am highly concerned because the swelling has not gone down at ALL. I'm upset and terrified. My surgeon never said anything about something like this happening. I would very much appreciate some input before I see him again.
My surgeon called them lots of things Lipomas Grauloma suture scar tissue I have had 4 big ones removed and still very many Im 6 months post we have massaged aggressively for 6 months. It wasnt until I had sent many emails before he started to reply and my revision he said would be painful I was awake for lumps removed and awake for flank revision numbed it but he went out of the areas he marked. I was numbed well when he removed the bigger lumps. I dont go back for another month for more shots
I have a large Lipoma on my right hip. On MRI it measured 9cm by 6 cm by 2 cm. I want to incorporate it's removal with a tummy tuck so I don't have to go under anesthesia twice. I had a weight loss of 78 lbs last year. Despite working out every day, and with a trainer, I know my panniculus is not going to go away. The location is right where the incision would be for a TT. I've met with 2 plastic surgeons locally, but the price is based on if my insurance only covers the mass removal portion.