Sometimes it can be performed at the same time as an abdominoplasty, but at times it may only become apparent after abdominoplasty and liposuction remove the fat covering the belly. These hernias require a specific and separate procedure for closure. In some patients, the muscles themselves may be very thin and not strong enough to hold the abdominal contents, leading to hernias. With tummy tuck surgery, the muscles are tightened to give a flat abdominal contour. This is what causes the roundness of the shape of the abdomen. Patients who have tummy tucks and abdominoplasty by definition have a weakness of the abdominal wall muscles. However, with a little patience, the bulges will flatten out and a straight scar can be achieved without making it longer. If a longer incision is made in the pubic area, the bulges can be eliminated at the time of surgery, but at the expense of a longer abdominal scar.
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The relative excess of skin in the upper parts of the abdomen means that the skin needs to be folded into the lower incision of the abdomen, causing small bulges of skin. The way the cosmetic plastic surgeon closes the scar of the abdomen will also lead to temporary bulges of the skin.įor a tummy tuck, the incision over the pubis is usually smaller than the incision of the upper part of the abdominal skin that is removed. Lymphatic massage can help remove the swelling bulge. Though the swelling is initially all over the abdomen and hips, as the patient moves around, the swelling will settle down in the area just above the tummy tuck scar of the pubis and cause a bulge. Normal post-operative swelling after abdominoplasty and liposuction may take up to four months to improve. Here are some previous posts about tummy tucks:
There are multiple reasons for these bulges some can be improved and others are normal sequel of cosmetic surgery.
Bulges after abdominoplasty-tummy tuck or liposuction surgery, is not unusual for the cosmetic plastic surgery patient.
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