Tummy has increased in size after full tummy tuck and Lipo? (Photos)

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It's now been three months since my full tummy and lipo and over the last two to three weeks my tummy have increased in sized. I am very worried that the operation might not have been done properly (not tight enough). Can you please advice?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It would be helpful if you also had your before photos.  Did you have muscle repair as part of your tummy tuck?  I encourage you to visit with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Riaz Agha, MBBS, DPhil(Oxon), FRCS(Plast) · Answer

We don't have a comparison photo from earlier in the post-operative period and the photos above are all showing the abdomen above the umbilicus only.
Have you seen your surgeon to discuss this? You should have had a follow-up appointment to assess healing, size, shape, symmetry, scarring, satisfaction, etc. If not, then please arrange that appointment and state your concerns. Reasons a tummy could get bigger after such an op include; post-surgical swelling, weight gain, rectus divarication repair dehiscence, a mis-match between your expectations and the result, etc. Make a appointment with your Plastic Surgeon in the first instance and go from there. Good luck.

Tummy has increased in size after full tummy tuck and Lipo? (Photos)

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