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Mommy Makeover Recovery Time

What is recovery like with a mommy makeover? I have scheduled both a breast augmentation with lift and a tummy tuck and am pretty scared. I am worried...

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Return to Work in 13 Days After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?

Having breast lift (most extensive one) with aug,. and tummy tuck, i am a hairstylist will i be ok in 13 days to work?

16 doctor answers

Should You Take Pain Medicine Regularly or Only if You Experience Severe Pain?

I have heard that taking pain medicine regularly instead of letting the pain get bad will help you heal. Is this true? If so how long should you...

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How Long After a Hysterectomy is It Safe to Get a Mommy Makeover?

Would it be more than 8 weeks between procedures? Is it safe to have a scheduled hysterectomy and mommy makeover performed at the same time? 

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What is Good Nutrition for a Mommy Makeover-Pre-Op/Post-OP?

What can I do to prepare for a mommy makeover? I have begun taking a multi-vitamin and vitamin C per doc's orders. What else can I do to optimize...

10 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Are my Scars Healing Normally? 5 Weeks Post Op. (photo)

I had a full tummy tuck & breast reduction (36 DDD to a D) 5 weeks ago. I'm concerned that the right breast where there drainage tube was located...

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Where Are the Incisions Placed for a Mommy Makeover Tummy Tuck Procedure?

Where would the scars be noticeable after the body has fully healed from a tummy tuck?

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6 Weeks Post Op - Healing Normally? (photo)

At 5 Weeks post op I submitted some pics. Now I am 6 weeks the scabs have fallen off and now there's a mild bad smell coming from the area. My doctor...

8 doctor answers

Eating and Working out Before Surgery?

I have heard that if you have been working out and eating well before surgery you heal faster is this true? Also what do you recommend eating before...

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Seroma 3 Weeks Post Mommy Makeover. Also Had BL and Rippling Around Nipples Are Horrible?

I m 3 weeks post op from a mommy makeover. i am unsure if the lower abdominal swelling above my incision but below my belly button could result in a...

4 doctor answers | 1 community comment

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