13 Weeks After Full Tummy Tuck and my Belly Looks Like Im Pregnant is This Normal? (photo)

Thank you for your question and for providing the photos. There are a variety of causes of fullness after a tummy tuck, and the only way to truly diagnose the problem would be with an actual exam. I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon immediately to be assessed.

If your belly was initially flat, one of the common causes would be fluid build up after the drains are removed, called a seroma. This is treated relatively easily and can restore the flat belly. Other possibilities include recurrent laxity of the muscles or motility issues of the intestine.

Again, I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon immediately.

Best of luck with your belly.

Jeff Rockmore

Your story is worrisome as the swelling should not be steadily increasing 13 weeks post op.  I am concerned you have a fluid collection called a seroma.  I recommend being examined by your surgeon to make sure things are okay.

Based upon your posted side view and history seek immediate medical assistance from your surgeon. Could be fluid collection.