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6 Weeks Post-op + Tummy Tuck

Abdominal Crunches After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post op, had a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. My doctor told me that now, at 6 weeks, to begin getting off the binder at night, put it on...

8 doctor answers

Sneezing or Coughing After Tummy Tuck

I am six weeks post Tummy Tuck. I have been sneezing a little more than usual due to allergies. It burns and hurts so bad. How long before a sneeze or...

4 doctor answers

How to Treat Spitting Sutures And/or Suture Granuloma when You Cant Get Back to the Surgeon? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post op Full TT, flank lipo, BA/BL and very happy with results - unfortunately traveling M to F for work. How can I care for spitting...

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Tummy Tuck And Lipo To Flanks What is Wrong with my Waist? (photo)

Had a Tummy Tuck And BA and also lipo of the flanks and outer thigh on Nov 09 2011 And there are areas around my waist the should not be there a big...

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Stomach Soft and Full 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck with Lipo

Why my stomach feels soft (like a water bed) after 6 wks tt & lipo of flanks? I'm 5'4",145lbs and had tt with lipo of the flanks 6 weeks ago. The...

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Ugly, Bulging Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I had a full tummy tuck 6 wks ago. Before my procedure, I had a deep inny.Since surgery, my bellybutton varies from being flat to bulging out...

5 doctor answers

Lower Abs Distended After Diastasis Recti and Umbilical Hernia Repair

Diastasis recti and umbilical hernia repaired 6 weeks ago. Surgeon did a vertical cut. He used 3 layers of sutures-no staples. Belly button doesn't...

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Bulge Above Belly Button 6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? (photo)

Six weeks ago I had a tummy tuck and have just started going with out my compression garment. It has been completely flat until today when I noticed...

4 doctor answers

How Do You Tell if You Tore the Muscle Repair from a Tummy Tuck? 6 Weeks PO

I am 6 weeks PO from having extended tummy tuck w/muscle repair. I have severe depression and tend to over eat at certain times. I got in a depression...

5 doctor answers

Muscle Separation After Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift on 2/23/09. I am currently 6 weeks post-op. So far, I am extremely happy with my results, but I do have one...

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