Is It Normal That my Tummy Looks Bigger Now Than Before?

asked 10 months ago by Iris from CA in Fullerton, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, normal, swelling

I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and my stomach looked flatter before than it does now. I'm concern that it is because of my diet and I wish I can start working out now so I can keep it flat. I really don't know what to think, maybe it is swelling? I don't know how to tell if is swelling.

7 answers to Is It Normal That my Tummy Looks Bigger Now Than Before?

Excellent tummy tuck

I would congratulate your doctor on giving you an excellent tummy tuck. There will be some swelling for at least 4 months but you already look great. It will only get better with time, proper diet, exercise when your doctor allows and wearing the compression garment as prescribed. Enjoy! see photos

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck swelling

I have to agree with the others, your tummy looks much better now than before surgery. At 3 weeks it is normal to have swelling still so I expect that your results will continue to improve. I wouldn't worry- continue to wear your compression garment if you have one, minimize salt intake and drink a lot of water. Good luck!

Tiffany McCormack, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryrenotahoe.com

Tummy tuck Swelling?

Thank you for the question. As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to: 1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve and may worsen with increased activity or at the end of the day. Patience is required to allow for resolution of the swelling. The swelling occurs because of the interruption of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tummy bigger after tummy tuck?

Are you saying that your tummy looks bigger than BEFORE the tummy tuck? Really? You sure? Your photos certainly don't show that. Or are you saying that your tummy looked greatly improved after your tummy tuck, but now seems a little more swollen than at a week or so postop? That may make more sense. Swelling can come and go after a tummy tuck. It can take months before all swelling is gone, all scar tissue has flattened, and patients achieve their final result. If you have swelling that... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after tummy tuck

Yes it is likely that you are still swollen. Given the excellent result in your one week post op photo, I have no doubts you will look great. Continue wearing your garments and routine follow up with your ps.

Delio Ortegon, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.sacs-sa.com

Swelling

Given you before and after photos, your results look very good-make sure you are wearing your compression garments 24/7 in order not to cause swelling which you may feel and hence you may feel like you look bigger