Can visceral fat cause a perfectly flat tummy tuck to bulge weeks later? (photos)

May 29, 2014
Asked By:pinkee

I had a full abdominalplasty with MR March 20. Around 5-6 weeks later my tummy began bulging. I lost 30 lbs before procedure but was at 170lbs at 5'4 the day I went for consultation and when I went in for the procedure. Doc says he really tightened my muscles and it could be is visceral fat pushing and stretching me out. I trusted him and he prepared me for nothing but a flat tummy. I was and still am very careful as to not strain or lift anything heavy. Really upset. Suggestions?

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June 1, 2014

Answer: Visceral or intra-abdominal fat can cause a and abdomen to bulge after tummy tuck

June 1, 2014

Answer: Visceral or intra-abdominal fat can cause a and abdomen to bulge after tummy tuck

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