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5 Years Post-op + Tummy Tuck

How to Correct Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck?

I had a  Tummy Tuck 5 years ago. The scar healed very well and is very low, but I have dog ears on both sides. Is there a way to correct this?

Dissolveable Stitches Causing Abscess 5 Yrs Post-op?

I had a tummy tuck & breast lift/augmentation after losing a large amount of weight. My tummy tuck line never smoothed and was filled with bumps...

My Stomach Still Very Tight After Tummy Tuck Some 5 Years Ago, Can I Still Have a Baby?

I had a tummy tuck some 5 years ago and the doctor removed a lot of skin and fat before stitching it back. My stomach is still very tight and the area...

Bloody and Draining Navel 5 Years After Tummy Tuck

I have been having numerous infections in my navel since my tummy tuck 5 years ago. Today the navel had the strongest odor and when I checked, there...

I Had a Tummy Tuck 5 1/2 Yrs. Ago at Age 50.. Recently Noticed Muscle Weakness and Protruding

Recently I noticed tht my stomach muscles are not as tight and my stomach is slighty protruding. Is thi normal? I do excercise regularly.

What Causes Itching After 5 Years from a Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck in 2006. Now I have intermittent itching around the navel area. It drives me crazy. I found a forum about this and could not...

I Had a Tummy Tuck Five Years Ago and I Still Have Swelling over the Incision Line Above my Pubic Bone? (photo)

Please help, I don't understand why I still have swelling above my incision line above the pubic bone. It's been five years and prior to my surgery to...

Had a Tummy Tuck 5 Years Ago Still Have Problems with Belly Button

2007 I had a tummy tuck done and after a year started to have oozing from my belly button. First I was told that I had a subcutaneous tissue infection...

How Do I Fix my Breathing Problems and Acid Reflux if TT is Too Tight?

Im 160lbs 5'5 32 years old. I had a tt 5 years ago with lipo. When I woke up from surgery, I couldn't take a deep breath, and I had acid reflux. I get...

Tummy Tuck Done 5 Years Ago and Still Feeling Numb in the Stomach?

I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago and I cant really feel my lower stomach (from my belly button down to the line ir smile as many call it) so is this...

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