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

February 2, 2013
Asked By:Usa30

my belly looked flat on the first weeks and then the swollen just gets worse every day and i wear my garment 24/7. I am afraid that something is wrong and its really frustrating because my dream was to have a flat belly ... and since the surgery i lost 15 pounds current weight now is 135 lb and i am 5.3.

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July 18, 2017

Answer: Belly looks pregnant after tummy tuck

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Jeffrey Rockmore, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2013

Answer: Swelling increasing 13 weeks post op

Sacha Obaid, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 17, 2013

Answer: Swelling increasing 13 weeks post op

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July 15, 2016

Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck

Jaime Perez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 15, 2016

Answer: Swelling after tummy tuck

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February 4, 2013

Answer: Protruding abdomen should be re checked.

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2013

Answer: Protruding abdomen should be re checked.

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