I had a tummy tuck 3-1/2 years ago, planning on no more children. Lo and behold, I'm now 27 weeks pregnant! However, I'm barely showing. And by barely, I mean I only have a bump when I lay down that looks more like I'm bloated than a baby bump. I've had my ultrasound, and baby is growing well. Is it normal to not show much in pregnancy after a tuck? With my other 3, I was definitely looking pregnant by now (a while ago actually!). Not complaining...just curious if it's typical.
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Answer: Not showing in pregnancy after tummy tuck. Is this normal or not?
I generally advise patients avoid submerging themselves in water for at least 1 month after their surgery so you may want to wait a couple more days to make it the full month. However, please ask your surgeon as they may have different advice.
Thank you for your question and posting an appropriate picture. There are a few patients that are good candidates for a mini abdominoplasty. Based on your picture, you seem to be one. Your bellybutton area of concern can be corrected during a mini tummy tuck with endoscopic plication up to your...
It's hard to comment without a photograph but often times the buttock look better defined when the areas around it are dealt with by liposuction or excisional surgery.
