Had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. Currently pregnant and stomach looks deformed - is this normal? (photo)

The skin and muscles that were tightened during the procedure will stretch during pregnancy, as they would for women who have not had the TT. Since the skin and muscles may not bounce back to the shape they were in before pregnancy, a revision procedure may be needed to restore the original result. Suggest you revisit the board certified plastic surgeon who performed your TT for advice.

Thank you for your question regarding an abnormal tummy appearance after tummy tuck and while currently being pregnant. After a tummy tuck and with pregnancy, your abdomen will look distended. This is to accommodate the baby inside. From your pictures, it appears that everything is normal. Your muscle repair will have to stretch to accommodate the underlying baby. My advice is to have your baby and wait for all the swelling to go down. Once the swelling is gone, reevaluate your abdomen. It is unlikely that you’ll need a revision tummy tuck. In the meantime, follow the suggestions of your obstetrician. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding the appearance of your abdomen after a tummy tuck and during your and during pregnancy.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation as well as discussing your concerns with your OB/Gyn. Women are able to carry a healthy pregnancy after a tummy tuck, but the results from the procedure may be altered as the body accommodates the growing baby.