Why is my upper stomach sticking out after a full Tummy Tuck? It's has been 18 months and I look 7 months pregnant.

August 15, 2014
Asked By:wja6971 in Wilmington, NC

My dtr says that I would have to exercise to get rid of the upper part and I do as well as eat right- but it doesn't go away- I am tired of the pregnant comments? I can't afford another surgery!!! I am not trusting of my PS.

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
August 18, 2014

Answer: Abdomen should be completely flat 18 months after a tummy tuck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 18, 2014

Answer: Abdomen should be completely flat 18 months after a tummy tuck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 2, 2014

Answer: Abdominal Contour Concerns.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 2, 2014

Answer: Abdominal Contour Concerns.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2014

Answer: Round tummy after abdominoplasty

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2014

Answer: Round tummy after abdominoplasty

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 10, 2014

Answer: Why is my upper stomach sticking out after a full Tummy Tuck? It's has been 18 months and I look 7 months pregnant.

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September 10, 2014

Answer: Why is my upper stomach sticking out after a full Tummy Tuck? It's has been 18 months and I look 7 months pregnant.

August 18, 2014

Answer: Fullness in the upper abdomen

August 18, 2014

Answer: Fullness in the upper abdomen

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