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What is a tummy tuck recovery like?

What is tummy tuck recovery generally like? If I get it done, what can I expect post-op care, checkups, pain? How long does complete recovery from a tummy tuck take?

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Dr. Chad K. Wheeler, MD
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Dr. Chad K. Wheeler, MD
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Dr. Dirk Kremer, MD
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Dr. Dirk Kremer, MD
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Dr. Adam Tattelbaum, MD
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Answered on Oct 2, 2018
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Dr. Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
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Dr. Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Aug 27, 2018
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Dr. Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)
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Dr. Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Keith Hodge, MD
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Dr. Keith Hodge, MD
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Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS
Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Rodger Shortt, FRCSC
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Dr. Rodger Shortt, FRCSC
Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jun 29, 2015
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Dr. Joubin Gabbay, MD
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Dr. Joubin Gabbay, MD
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Dr. Ozge Ergun, MD
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Dr. Ozge Ergun, MD
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Dr. David Liland, MD
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Dr. David Liland, MD
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