Umbilicoplasty for Removing Excess Skin Above Belly Button?

I am 5’ 3” and weigh 103 pounds. Six weeks ago I had a mini-tummy tuck and hernia repair in hopes of removing the excess skin I had from...

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Wrinkled Skin After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had surgery 8 1/2 weeks ago (2/13/09): mini Tummy Tuck with muscle repair (hernia) and Liposuction. The surgeon did not use drains. I started out...

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Worried About Belly Button After Mini Tummy Tuck

I just had my mini TT about 2 wks ago. All went fine. The pain was less than during a c-section. I'm worried about the way the belly button looks. ...

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Bulging Upper Abs After Mini Tummy Tuck

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck (and some lipo) done in my abs. It appears that the area below the belly button is tight but the upper abs area is loose and...

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Redo Mini Tummy Tuck to Correct Upper Abdominal Area?

Hi there, One week after Mini-Tummy Tuck to correct diastasis, PS removed 450 cc's and minimal skin, but I am left with the odd upper-abodminal area...

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Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction Final Results?

I had a Mini-Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on the abdomen area slighty over a year ago. I am physically active and work out almost every day of the...

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Dog Ears, Side Rolls, and Bulge After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had Liposuction and mini Tummy Tuck a year ago. I now have "dog ears" at the ends of the incisions, and when I sit I get rolls on the my...

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Crinkly Skin over Belly Button After Mini Tummy Tuck

I had a mini t.tuck ,i still have crinkly skin over the belly button,protrusion under the belly button,one can grab handfuls of flesh,it really...

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Swelling After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had a mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 8 days ago and I am still very swollen.The pants I could wear before the surgery are too tight! How long...

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How Should I Massage Mini Tummy Tuck Scar?

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Will "Roll" Above Mini-tummy Tuck Scar Flatten Out?

I had a mini tummy tuck about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Just above the scar, there seems to be a "roll" the length of the scar. Is this normal? If...

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Too Tight Mini Tummy Tuck Results?

I had a Mini tummy tuck 7 months ago. My belly button, which wasn't moved, is keeping me tethered over and my muscle, tightened at the bottom, feels...

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Upper Stomach Bulge After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction on the upper stomach. Now, my upper stomach sticks out way further than my lower stomach. Will this go down...

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Can Vomiting Tear Abdominal Muscle Sutures?

I had a mini tummy tuck and liposuction, and 2-3 wks post-op, I became ill, where I was vomiting for a few days. I am 4 weeks post-op, and I remain...

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Disappointed in the Results of Mini Tummy Tuck - looking for Advice

I had a mini tummy tuck with lipo and the lower muscles tightned on March 3rd. I am 17 days post op and still wearing my compression garment. I was...

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Options to Correct Stomach After Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck 6 weeks ago. My belly button looks like a long line and surrounded with loose skin. I also have a bulge over the incision. My...

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Deflated Look After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, muscle repair (no drains) 2/13/09. I am 5'6" 118 lbs before and after tx. I am concerned about my results...

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Swelling and Tightness After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had a mini tummy tuck (no muscle surgery) and lipo around 6 months ago. I had around 2 kilos of fat removed. Initially, the results were pleasing....

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Indentation After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I have an indentation on the left side of my stomach, after having a mini tummy tuck and liposuction on my upper stomach 4 weeks ago. Will this go...

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Bulge Above Mini Tummy Tuck Scar - Can This Be Fixed?

After having 2 kids, my body completely changed and decided I needed a tummy tuck :-( I had mini tummy tuck 5 months ago, and there has always been a...

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Internal Scarring After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

I had a mini tummy tuck and liposuction, and I'm feeling something like a hard bump right in the center of the scar and a little above it. Is...

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Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck?

How soon can I exercise after having a mini tummy tuck? I enjoy running and wondered how long I'd have to wait to return to this. What exercises can...

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Loose Skin After SmartLipo - Is a Mini Tummy Tuck my Best Option?

Hello, Had smartlipo on flanks and upper/lower abs. Satisfied except for loose skin. I am 25 years old, around 10% body fat or less. I have a bit of...

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Procedure to Repair Torn Mini Tummy Tuck Sutures?

I'm 12 wks post op mini TT and muscle repair and back to normal, full activity since week 8. At 2 wks post op, I sneezed very hard...

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1 Week Post-op Mini Tummy Tuck. Firm, Hard Feeling in Stomach - Normal?

I am a week post op from a mini tummy tuck where my plastic surgeon tightened my lower abs and did lipo of my public area. My incision runs from hip...

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Is There a Procedure to Pull Skin on Upper Abs?

I had a Mini tummy tuck 5 years ago with some Liposuction on my upper abs. My abdominal muscles are in very good shape, however, I now have some...

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Why Do I Have a Bulge After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I just had a mini tummy tuck three weeks ago. The incision is closing up, and when you view my stomach from the side it is not flat, as the doctor...

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Bulging Muscle Above my Navel?

I had a mini tummy tuck with muscle repair from the rib cage all the way down to the pubic bone 4 weeks ago. From day one I noticed a bulge above my...

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When Do You See Results After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I am 39 years old, am 5ft 2in tall and weigh 100 pounds and after 3 c-sections (third was vertical) had a lot of loose skin around the bikini line and...

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Which Medications Could Interfere with Recovery After a Tummy Tuck?

Are there any medications that would interfere with my recovery after a tummy tuck? I'm just wondering if I need to temporarily stop using my...

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Bruises and Swelling After Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had a minitummy tuck and liposuction 7 days ago.The scar was positioned very low where my C scar was before and 4 cm longer. I didn't have much...

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Dent After Mini Tummy Tuck

I had a mini Tummy Tuck one month ago, and my left side has a dent in it. Will this go away?

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Holding a Baby After Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had a Mini tummy tuck a week ago. I have a 10-month-old and I want to know when can I hold her again? My doctor said to be careful if I do hold...

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Look Bigger Now Than Right After Mini Tummy Tuck and Lipo

Hello..on July 8th, 2010 I had a mini tummy tuck and tumecent liposuction on my abdomen and love handles. When I came home from the hospital my tummy...

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Risk of Blood Clots and Infection After Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had a Mini tummy tuck (with no lipo) 9 days ago and I was wondering if I'm still at risk for blood clots or infection?

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Mini Tummy Tuck Swelling: Will it go Down?

Hello I had a tummy tuck done on May 16th. The first timeI took off the compression garment was 5 days post-op. I was really disappointed about the...

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Rash from Mastisol Adhesive on Mini Tummy Tuck Incision

7 days post op tummy tuck and breast aug. Things looked great until post op visit 2 days ago when doctor removed steri strips and applied liquid...

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Bulge in Abs 5 Years After Mini Tummy Tuck

After having twins and subsequent pregnancies, I had separated abs. So, 5 years ago I had a mini tummy tuck where they sewed my abs back together, as...

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Fixing Scar from Mini Tummy Tuck?

If the scar is too high, can it be lowered?

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skin removal during mini-tummy tuck vs. standard tummy tuck?

What differences would I find between a mini tummy tuck versus a total tummy tuck? Would a Mini Tummy Tuck Remove That Skin Completely?

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Can I Tear or Break a Suture if I Stretched my Abs Accidentally After Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had an extended mini tummy tuck with muscle repair three weeks ago. I accidentally stretched my legs while in bed. I felt my muscles being...

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Mini Tummy Tuck Scar Vs. Full Tummy Tuck Scar?

Is it possible to avoid a scar with a mini tummy tuck? I've heard that it doesn't entirely go away. Is the scar from a full tummy tuck more...

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Compression Garment Vs. Binder

I am one week post mini-tummy tuck and very happy, but the compression garments they gave me go from my knees to my chest. They told me today I need...

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Asymmetrical 4 Weeks After Mini Tuck w/ Muscle Repair - Is This Normal?

I had a breast aug, mini tuck and muscle repair, I love everything about my new chest but I have been emotional for the last 2 weeks over the lack of...

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Wrinkled Loose Skin Still After Mini Tummy Tuck, What Are my Options? (photo)

I had surgery 6 years ago and have never been happy with the result. I wanted a full tuck but the surgeon said that during the operation he discovered...

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I Had a Mini Tummy Tuck As Well As Lipo 7 Months Ago, it Feels Hard Still and Swollen

My lower ab area feels tight with almost at times a pulling sensation. The lower ab area is also still hard and still tingling at times around the...

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Is Soreness Normal 10 Days After a Very Mini Tummy Tuck?

I am 43 and have had 3 prior c sections. 10 days ago, I had a very mini tummy tuck. I am in excellent shape, but had an area of fat/loose skin below...

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Hard Lump Near Scar 2 Weeks Post-op Mini Tummy Tuck / Lipo

Had Lipo and Mini Tt 2 Weeks Ago. I Feel a Hard Lump on Y Rght Side Near my Scar..not Pain Discomfort. ?

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I Still Have a Pouch Under my Belly Button 6 Weeks After Surgery -I Think Somethings Wrong

I had a mini tuck May 20th and developed a sernoma which was aspirated by the doctor - now 6 weeks later I still have this pouch it doesnt even look...

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Not Very Happy About my Mini Tummy Tuck 2 Weeks Post-Op, Is This My Final Result? (photo)

Hi! I had a mini tummy tuck and lipo in september. It's been 2 weeks today since the MTT. I'm just wondering if I could still be swollen in my...

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Will a Hematoma After Mini Tummy Tuck Affect the End Results?

Had a mini tummy tuck (just skin and fat removed) done two weeks ago and had to have a large hematoma drained today, worried about the end results. Is...

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Swollen or Fat Tissue on Top of my Stitches, is This Normal?

I had 2 c-section 9 and 5 years ago. I'm 5'0" 105 lbs (lost 7lbs after 2 months surgery).I had a mini tt and body jet lipo(middle;lower...

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Why Did my Mini Tummy Tuck Fail Right Away?

3 weeks ago had mini complex tummy tuck, no lipo, about 1" skin removed. Had 4 hernias which were repaired without mesh. Looked fantastic the...

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When Can I Lift my 11 Month Old After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had a mini tummy tuck with lipo on my thighs and abdomen area a week ago. So far I am doing good but wondering when can I lift and carry my 11 month...

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Swelling After Liposuction with Mini Tummy Tuck

I am 35 years, 2 pregnancy left me with stretch marks and loose skin. I had my abdomin. liposuction + mini tummy tuck surgery before 10 days. Now, i...

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Mini Tummy Tuck Hardness After Surgery

I Had Mini T Tuck W/lipo on 8-19 & Internal Bleed Caused Hardness, when Will Hardness Go Away

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Is the Belly Button Also Involved in a Regular Tummy Tuck, Like a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Is recovery quicker when you go through the belly button during a mini-tummy tuck? Is the belly button detachment purely for aesthetic reasons?

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Mini Tummy Tuck - How to Discuss Revisions with Your Doctor

I recently had a mini tummy tuck w/ lower muscle tightening. I think that perhaps I chose the wrong procedure and would have benifited from having a...

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1 Week Post Op Mini Tummy Tuck - Possible Muscle Repair Damage?

Had my mini tummy tuck a week ago..made the mistake of taking 8 pair of denim jeans out of the dryer and carrying them up the stairs yesterday..have...

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How Long Does It Take for Muscles to Heal After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Are muscle spasms common after tummy tucks?

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Why Do I Have a Bulge Above my Belly Button After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had my sugery almost a year ago. The surgeon said he went above my belly button to tighten the muscles and also below the bb. He commented twice...

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Can Lipomassage or Other Mini Tummy Tuck Alternatives Give Me the Same Level of Results?

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Are Mini Tummy Tucks and Breast Lifts the Most Common Procedures After Pregnancy?

What are the most common procedures done for mothers?

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1 Year After Mini TT I Have Loose Skin and Lumpiness, Is this Due to Over Liposuctioning?

In addition to tuck, lipo was preformed although not sure it should have been as I was NOT over weight. I am 5'4 114 lbs and mostly was concerned...

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How Often is a Mini Tummy Tuck Performed After Liposuction?

Are there foods or other supplements that I can take, or daily exercises that I can perform so that I can naturally eliminate the sagging piece of...

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How Many Months After Mini TT Can I Get a Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

12day ago i do mini tuck,becous the docter said i not enough skin to pull down, i have full strech mark under the belly button i 35 and have 3 kids im...

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Scar Revision After Mini Tummy Tuck

Hi, I had a mini tt 11 months ago with liposuction. The result is nice but my scar shows some depression and looks like not all fat and skin below my...

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Belly Hard Above Scar 6 Weeks Post Op Mini Belly Tuck

Had mini belly tuck 6 weeks ago removed compresion band 3 days ago belly has swollen a little and above the scar either my belly or the muscells feel...

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I Had a Mini Tummy Tuck About 7 Years Ago, What Options Do I Have for a Revision? (photo)

I had a mini tummy tuck about 7 years ago. the skin of the lower abs are tight, but above my belly button is a little loose. I run and work out 3 x a...

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What Are the Potential Complications After an Umbilicoplasty Procedure?

Will my belly button be prone to tearing even after the mini-tummy tuck surgery has been completely healed some years after the procedure already?

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I Just Had a Mini Tummy Tuck and my Belly Button Looks Really Low, is It Normal?

I had my tummy tuck 3 days ago, and my belly button is very low, under my waist line. Will it adjust over the time? Thank you,

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Constipation After Mini Tummy Tuck

I had a mini tummy tuck and has constipation.Thre has been 4 days .Thank you What can I do?

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Mini Tummy Tuck Scar Tissue - Singulair? (photo)

I am now 9+ weeks post op from modified (mini) tummy tuck. It wasn't a true mini as the doctor repaired the muscles all the way from the top to...

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Is It Normal to Have One Side More Bruised and Swollen Than the Other After Vaser and Mini TT? (photo)

I'm 5 days post op, I had Vaser on the hips,flanks,back fat,inner thighs, upper stomach and a mini TT, The left side is more bruised and swollen...

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I Had Abdominal W. Reconst. and a Mini TT. 4 Wks Later, I Can't Stand Up Straight?

5'3. I had abdominal w. reconst. and a mini TT. 4 wks later, I can't stand up straight? I think they pulled my muscles WAY too tight. What...

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2 Months Post Mini Tummy Tuck: Umbilical Area is Hard and Very Sore - Is This Normal?

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What Advice do You Have For Having More Kids After Mini Tummy Tuck?

140lb; female mother of 2 (by CS)

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What Are the Risk Factors for a Mini-tummy Tuck Too Soon After a C-section?

How many women get mini-tummy tucks right after a c-section (without recovery time in between)? Are some women better candidates for tummy tuck...

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How Long to Keep Steri Strips on TT Incision (Internal Sutures, No Durabond)?

Hello, I had a mini TT 4 weeks ago and still have the steri strips on. My scar is hip to hip, no durabond on the incision line, with internal sutures....

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Can a Mini Tummy Tuck Stretch Back Out?

After a mini tummy tuck, Is it possible for the sutures to stay in place while the fascia around it stretches back out? I have heard that this can...

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Hood over Belly Button? (photo)

Had mini tt year ago with floating bb and no moving down of bb so i have a large hood over the top and bottom part is pulled down. did not have a lot...

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Liposuction to Upper/lower Back, Flanks, Tummy and Mini Tummy Tuck. I Have Flaps Hanging in Upper Back? (photo)

I Am 7 Days Post Op. I did wear a compression garment that was tight at the top. Could this have caused this over hang, wing look possibly? Or do you...

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Unsure Results From Mini Tummy Tuck Will Be What I Wanted, Was It Not Enough? (photo)

Hello, I am 2 weeks post-op from modified tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I still have a lot of wrinkly, excess skin on my belly. I've heard...

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Lipo W/ Mini Tummy Tuck, but No Drains?

I have lipo w/ mini tummy tuck one week ago. My doctor did not place drains. Are drains required, or just a matter of technique? I am worried that I...

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What Are the Other Risks from the Anesthesia Besides Nausea After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

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What Risks Are Associated with a Mini Tummy Tuck That Includes Muscle Repair?

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How Long Do I Continue to Use Ice Packs After my Mini Tummy Tuck?

I had a mini tummy tuck 4 weeks ago. I am faithful with the ice packs and will continue as long as it is needed but can you advise how long I will...

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Skin Issues Above Belly Button After Mini Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I had an unnecessary mini tummy tuck 16 weeks ago and hate the results. When I'm relaxed, standing straight/leaning left, my belly looks fine....

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Surgeon Said Swelling For Up To A Year After Mini Tummy Tuck, But I've Had This Swelling/Hard Spot For 2 Weeks Now? (photo)

Went to my 4 month check up, i got a mini tummy tuck in December. The PS said he took alot of fat from my tummy and I will have swelling for about a...

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Pls Tell Me if This is a Good Mini Tt Result? (photo)

I had a mini tt about a yr ago and wondering if this is how it should look - don't really see muscle tone, but muscles were put back together and...

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1 Week After Mini TT /w Umbilicul Release, Braced Myself from Falling and Stretched my Abs Back, Could I Have Done Damage?

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Scar Tissue Surgical Removal. Can Additional Tightening Be Done At The Same Time?

8 months after mini tummy tuck my dr. says i need to surgically remove scar tissue. I have a great deal of swelling above my incision line. The Dr....

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If Muscles Were Tightened from the Ribcage Down, Which Did I Have a Mini or a Full Tt?

Im confused upon reading on this site. I had a mini tt but doctor told me he tightened my muscles from up high by the ribcage and all the way down. He...

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I Have Indentions That Are Extremely Hard and Wrinkled in my Abdominal Area After a Mini Tummy Tuck. What is This? (photo)

I now sit at 4 weeks post-op. here areas are hardened and extremely wrinkled. When I bend forward the y are so hard they actually cause my upper...

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Scar Revision Surgical Removal?

I am 8 months past a mini tummy tuck and still have hard scar tissue. My dr. has scheduled me to have the tissue removed. I have a lot of swelling...

Had a Mini Tummy Tuck Done April 23rd I Now Cant See my Belly Button and Its Closed Cuz the Skin is Covering It is This Normal?

I Had a Mini Tummy Tuck Done April 23rd I Now Cant See my Belly Button and Its Closed Cuz the Skin is Covering It is This Normal

A Hard Lump by Mini Tummy Tuck Scare?

I had a mini tummy tuck and lipo done in Dec. of 2011. I went to see my PS last week and he doesn't seem worried, said its not fluid , it is hard...