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Is There Anything Specific That I Should Do Before a Full TT?

asked 1 year ago by Independence6859 in Cincinnati OH
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 45-54, female, preparation

I'm in good physical shape. Age: 47 2 large pregnancies..no C-sections...14 & 10 yrs. ago.

2 answers to Is There Anything Specific That I Should Do Before a Full TT?

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Preparing for full Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck is a great procedure if you have excess skin/fat on your belly and have stretched out muscle.  With two large pregnancies that you had, you probably have stretched muscle (diastasis recti).  Prior to your full tummy tuck, you want to make sure that you are 1) healthy, 2) not smoking, and 3) at a stable weight.  You want to have a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure that you are a good candidate for the procedure.  She/he also will... more
Sugene Kim, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck preparation

You will receive a list of things to do (and not to do) in preparation for your tummy tuck surgery, from your surgeon. I do however have a word of advice for you that you may not receive from your surgeon. Patients who are about to undergo tummy tuck surgery spend a lot of time thinking about the physical preparation for the procedure (for example weight loss issues) but do not spend a lot of time thinking about the emotional aspects. It is not uncommon for patients who... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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