Question 1

ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

Accepted Answer

: Not seeing the area cant tell you. Best is to have surgeon see it and answer your question.

Question 2

can the scar fade some what after a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Scars will fade over time. It depends on how long ago your surgery was as to whether it will continue to fade.

Question 3

i had a full tummy tuck with liposuction 5 months ago. i have a pouch above the scar which feels hard. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No.: This is not normal.  I would suggest you to re-consult your surgeon.  All the best!

Question 4

1 year on tummy tuck, the scar seems higher and tighter on right, there is what looks like a protruding muscle on right, can it be revised?

Accepted Answer

Abdominoplasty scars: Can be revised to improve their appearance.  At year after surgery, the scar is mature and can be revised.  Discuss your concerns with your plastics surgeon to determine what your options are.

Question 5

i had tummy tuck 3 years ago to remove flap caused by c-section , what non surgical procedure can get rid of fat trapped in scar tissue  causing bulge?

Accepted Answer

None is effective: Bulge at scar is result of tissue laxity that developed with time and following acute swelling post op. It is exacerbated by density of the scar and adherence of the scar to underlying tissues that causes tissues to bunch up at that level.It is not just fat.

Question 6

recently noticed a lump right above belly button, feels as though it extends down to pubic area. had a tummy tuck 3 years ago so not sure if it's scar tissue from muscle repair or something else. its bothersome and numb.

Accepted Answer

Could be. : Could Just be scar tissue or could be something more sinister like a hernia. Best to go back to your ‘tummy tuck’ doctor and have him/her evaluate.

Question 7

i had a terrible time with spitting sutures after tummy tuck. about 4 years later ive noticed a black dot in scar line. ive watched it for a year. pinpoint size. no change. would a dermatologist be able to tell if its a imbedded suture or mole?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 8

is there an alternative of the vertical scar that we get for abdominoplasty, i have looses in my front abdomen not circumferencial but vertically.

Accepted Answer

Not if truly vertica: If the skin excess is truly vertically, then a vertical or fleur-de-lis (inverted t) incision may be the best. However in most instances this can be managed with a circumferential scar. In rare instances the vertical excess can be removed with two vertical scars along each side but this is less preferable than a single midline scar.

Question 9

i'm having a total tummy tuck revision will it be different than the panniculectomy that i had and what do i do  different  or buy to help heal up?

Accepted Answer

Tummy tuck revision: It depends on the plastic surgeon. But a tummy tuck should be tightening the diastasis if present, more aggressive soft tissue mobilization and dog ear liposuction/ prevention. Ask about on q pain pumps for post op pain control. Http://www.mountcastleplasticsurgery.com

Question 10

can scar-revision be dangerous ever?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: It is generally a straightforward procedure, but it has risks as do all operations. Take the time to get all of your questions answered satisfactorily before proceeding.

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Ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

A member asked:

Can the scar fade some what after a tummy tuck?

A member asked:

I had a full tummy tuck with liposuction 5 months ago. i have a pouch above the scar which feels hard. is this normal?

A member asked:

1 year on tummy tuck, the scar seems higher and tighter on right, there is what looks like a protruding muscle on right, can it be revised?

A member asked:

I had tummy tuck 3 years ago to remove flap caused by c-section , what non surgical procedure can get rid of fat trapped in scar tissue causing bulge?

A member asked:

Recently noticed a lump right above belly button, feels as though it extends down to pubic area. had a tummy tuck 3 years ago so not sure if it's scar tissue from muscle repair or something else. its bothersome and numb.

A member asked:

I had a terrible time with spitting sutures after tummy tuck. about 4 years later ive noticed a black dot in scar line. ive watched it for a year. pinpoint size. no change. would a dermatologist be able to tell if its a imbedded suture or mole?

A member asked:

Is there an alternative of the vertical scar that we get for abdominoplasty, i have looses in my front abdomen not circumferencial but vertically.

A member asked:

I'm having a total tummy tuck revision will it be different than the panniculectomy that i had and what do i do different or buy to help heal up?

A member asked:

Can scar-revision be dangerous ever?

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