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How Much Can I Exercise After Male Tummy Tuck?

Hi, I am going to have the tummy tuck op because 3 years ago I lost significant weight. Despite all exercise my waist still needs improvement. Will I...

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Diastasis Recti Repair in an Adult Male

I am a 36, male and I have had diastatis recti since 2007. It is the result of having a ventral hernia repair and consequently getting an infection....

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Male Tummy Tuck Surgery on Stomach

It has been almost 2 years since my only Liposuction procedure. I still have large flanks and and a "funny" stomach. Should I go for a...

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Is Tummy Tuck a Good Solution for Diastasis Recti?

I am a 30-year-old male with a slight (1-2 finger size) diastasis recti. My doctor states this is no need for concern but being a therapist I am...

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Will a Tummy Tuck Help Sagging Love Handles?

I have lost a lot of weight (205 to 155), and now I have a lot of loose skin in my love handle area. This is extremely noticeable at night more than...

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Full or Mini Abdominoplasty After Weight Loss for Male?

About a year ago, I lost roughly 70lbs and have maintained my current weight since then. However, I have bothersome stretch marks and loose skin that...

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Is Tummy Tuck Necessary After Liposuction for Male Patient?

I am a 30 year old male considering Liposuction and Tummy Tuck. I would prefer to only do liposuction but don't want to be left with a lot of...

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Will a Full Tummy Tuck Ruin Upper Abs Definition in a Male?

I am getting a tummy tuck the Dr. said that given that my sagginess is below the belly button and since I have well defined abs above the belly button...

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Full or Mini Tummy Tuck for Male After Weight Loss?

Over the past year I've lost around 70 pounds and have some loose skin and stretch marks under my belly button. I was wondering after seeing the...

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Male abdominoplasty for abdomen?

Hello. I am 27yr old male. 10 years ago I lost 140 pounds. I now weigh 164 pounds and am 6' 3" tall. This weight loss has caused loose skin...

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Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time on a Male?

I'm a healthy 32-year-old male. Over 2 years I lost 122 pounds through diet and exercise. Over the last year, I've gained 10-15 pounds of...

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Umbilicoplasty for a Male?

I'm a guy and the thought of this has just recently crossed my mind. It's just something I'm more self-conscious of than anything. Can an...

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Male Tummy Tuck for Lower Abdomen Fat After Weight Loss?

I weighed 200-210 about 2 years ago and now weigh 131 pounds. I quit smoking a year ago, I am a vegetarian, and I run 3-5 miles a day. Lately it seems...

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What Are Other Options/surgeries to Fix Diastasis Recti Besides Tummy Tuck?

Active 33 years old, male. I have diastasis recti. I am 145 pounds, 31 inch waist, 5 feet 6 inches. What are other options/surgeries to fix diastasis...

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Liposuction, Mini or Tummy Tuck for Stomach and Love Handles in a Male?

I am a 32-year-old male, 6'4, 215 lbs, from L.A. I lost about 100 lbs years ago and have been contemplating getting my stomach and love handles...

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Prominent, Rock Hard Belly - Diastasis Recti? (Male)

My husband has a very prominent belly and really HATES it. He has had an ultrasound which stated "Diverification of recti in upper abdomen...

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Good Tummy Tuck Option for Male in Excellent Shape?

I'm a 30-year-old male that has dealt with loose skin after a 50 lbs weight loss in my teens. I've totally transformed and I'm very...

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Liposuction or Tummy Tuck for Weight Loss Male Patient?

About 9 months ago, I started a Vegan Lifestyle. Because of this, I have lost approx. 70 lbs intentionally. I am leveled out now and at a stable...

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59 Year Old Male - Do I Need Surgery to Remove Diastasis Recti in Order to Lift Weights?

I am a 59 yr. old male with at least a 6 inch diastasis recti running vertically down my abs. I love lifting weights and exercising. Do I need to get...

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29 Year Old Male: Mini vs Standard Tummy Tuck?

What do you think? Three times in my life (I'm 29, male) I lost and gained weight, every time for more than 30 kg. The result; look at the...

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Should I Lose More Weight Before I Get a Tummy Tuck/Flank Liposuction?

I have recently lost over 200 pounds in a little over a year. I will have a tummy tuck (along with flank lip and possibly a butt lift/augmentation) in...

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Tummy Tuck Vs Liposuction

I'm a healthy 20 year old male 155 lbs 5 feet 9inches tall 32" waist 37" hips. I weighed 260 lbs around January 2010 and went on a...

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Swollen Lower Abdomen 13 Months Post-op Tummy Tuck

I had an abdominoplasty 13 months ago and still have my belly inflamed and swollen and my belly button is almost not visible. Is it normal to take...

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24yr male very athletic - small tummy tuck? 6 pac+

I lost a lot of weight and now I have excess skin remaining. I have a very good diet, and I play soccer very aggressive. I'd like to know what...

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Tummy Tuck Pain Vs Liposuction Pain

I am a 19-year old male from Norway. For years I've been unhappy with how my stomach looked. I finally made my decision to have a liposuction done...

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Flabby Belly After Teen Weight Loss - How to Tighten Up?

Hi, I am male, 25, 5'6" and I weight approx 8.5 stone (119 lbs). I was overweight as a child and lost it all in my mid teens, becoming...

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How Do I Determine when if I Should Have Surgery for Diastasis Recti?

I am a 36 years old male. 5feet 5inches, 145 lbs, and 31 inch waist. I was diagnosis with a 2cm diastasis recti. A lump pops out when I am doing...

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Will my Stomach Be Strong Again if I Have Surgery to Correct Diastasis Recti? - Male 33yrs

I am a 33 year old male and doctors told me I have diastasis recti. I have mid to lower back pain and my stomach muscles are weak. A little bulge...

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Still Have Loose Skin After Vertical Tummy Tuck

Hi, I have lost a total of 182 pound by exercice and well eating in two years. After 1 years of stabilisation, I go with a full tummy tuck with...

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Lower Belly Bulges a Lot After Eating and Drinking, Will a Tummy Tuck Fix This?

I recently lost a lot of weight but i never got a flat stomach, im only 20 years old (male). i went to a physio to do core exercises but nothing...

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3 Years After Severe Weight Loss. Tummy Tuck Time?

I was 375lbs in 2008, at the tender age of 16. I lost weight (up to 190lbs) and started lifting weights, now I am at 230lbs. My question is, is it...

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4 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Uneven Love Handles

New pics of my TT. I am very unhappy with the partial results I got so far. Before having the tummy tuck in jan 2011, my belly/love handles were even...

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Just Liposuction or Tummy Tuck / Gynecomastia Removal?

I lost 90 pounds over a year and a half when I was 18. I have gynecomastia from being overweight when I was in puberty. I am now 23. I'm finally...

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Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck and Lipo?

I have recently posted about a Tummy Tuck for competitive athletes and was informed it was ideal to post a photo along in the thread. So here is my...

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2 Cm Diastasis and Thickening of Fascia Around the Abdominal Wall

I am getting mixed opinions from surgeons.(General and Plastic) I have weakening in my stomach, small bulge in the middle when standing or doing...

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What Kind of Tummy Tuck Would I Need & Could I Get Areola Reduction/Chest Skin Removal?

I went from 220 to 140 about 8 years ago and have excess skin on my stomach, would I need a full tummy tuck or just a mini one as it isn't that...

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Don't Want Tummy Tuck Scar; is Lipo my Best Alternative? (45yo Male)

I am a 45yo divorced man who has been advised by one board-certified PS that "only a tummy tuck will fix this". Since a tummy tuck scar is...

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Will Muscle Repair Be Necessary?

In the past 5 years I've lost about 75lbs, and I'm finally ready to get a TT. A buddy of mine had one done some years ago and cautioned...

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Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction for 21 Year Old Male

Hello Docs, 21 year old male here after 70lbs of weight loss. I don't consider my loose/excess skin to be too serious however I am troubled by my...

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How Will I Know if the Muscle Plication Fails?

It has been three weeks since my surgery. I have been up and walking, and even had some sexual activity, albeit very gentle. Everything seemed fine...

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Diet Question - Post-Tummy Tuck

I am a 28 year old male, 8 days post TT. My exercise and nutrition plan pre TT had me about 10% bodyfat. I am concerned about weight gain during the...

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Loose Skin. True or False?

1) How fast the wt is lost can affect the amt of loose skin. 2) Loose skin mostly appears on the arms, thighs, abdomen. 3) A lower body fat %...

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How Can Asymmetry Be Corrected After Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck combined with Lipo on January 15, 2011. I must say I am very please with the results but I am a bit concern about asymmetry when...

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Recovery from a Male Tummy Tuck

What is the recovery for a male getting a tummy tuck? Similar to a womans recovery? I am trying to figure out length to be out of work

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Dog Ear After a Dog Ear Removal Procedure (photo)

I had a tummy tuck a year ago and I ended up with a dog ear on the right side. After undergoing a second procedure to remove the Dog Ear, another one...

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What Should I Do if my Surgeon Didn't Do What We Agreed on?

Agreed to do full tuck plus flanks. Doc said that once he cuts me open he might have to cut slightly below the belly button which would result in a...

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Male Abdominal and Flank Swelling That Started 5 Weeks Post Op

Hi i had a full tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks 6 weeks ago (2.3kg of abdominal skin removed and 200cc of fat lipoed from each flank) , i developed...

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Just Had a Tummy Tuck. Concerned How a Low Belly Button Will Look.

Went into surgery and was supposed to get a full tuck. The PS said even if he thinks the skin wont make it all the way down (skin wasnt as loose on...

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Just Had a Tummy Tuck. Is Laser Scar Treatment Worth It?

I want to do everything i can to make my scar the best it could possibly be. right now my doctor has steri-strips on me and i think those will be on...

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How Normal is my Tummy Tuck Swelling 4 Months Post-op? (photo)

I'm happy with my result so far, but 4 mo. after, I have a noticable "pudge" above the scarline mid-chest. I know that some of it is...

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Based on my Pic, Do I Need a Tummy Tuck or Would Liposuction Suffice? (photo)

I managed to steadily lose about 115lbs. through diet and exercise for the last several years. While I'm still 15-20 pounds from my goal weight, I...

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What Can I Expect From Diastasis Recti Repair Surgery as a Male Bodybuilder?

28 year old male bodybuilder diagnosed with a diastasis recti (1/2 - 1 inch) with no hernia. Maintain an 8% or less BF level 0 excess fat, and I know...

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HEAVY Weight TRAINING .. Extended Abdominoplasty for Male

Male 21. 6f 2i 230lbs off pain meds, drains still in 1.5 weeks post op from extended abdominoplasty. Deadlift and Squat are my heaviest lifts, i love...

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Abdominal Damage Due to Heavy Coughing 1 Week Post Op, What Can I Do? (photo)

I recently had a Circumferential Abdominoplasty Feb 29th. About 8-10 days after (I can't remember exactly), I choked on some water while sitting...

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What Can I Expect For Healing Time For A Male Tummy Tuck?

I am a 27 y/o male who has lost roughly 90 lbs, I have maintained my current weight for about the past year, I need an abdominoplasty and have been...

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Tummy Tuck Safety Concerns

I'm 32/m and considering a TT for loose abdominal skin. I'm at my ideal weight now and have been for years. Have high blood that's treated...

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1 Week Post- Op and Not Very Satisfied with What I See So Far. I Like the Lower Area Its Tight, but the Upper is Flappy? (photo)

I had my tummy tuck fleur de lis a week ago after losing 150 lbs of my weight. 4 days after i had tummy tuck fleur de lis surgery, i took off my...

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