Tummy Tuck: Q&A

Age 35-44 + Tummy Tuck

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How Long is the Recovery Period for Full Tummy Tuck?

I'm 43 years old and had Full Tummy Tuck around seven weeks ago. I could not stand upright for 5 weeks post-op. When do you stop feeling tugs, pulling...

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When Can I Go Back to Work After a Tummy Tuck?

I am 35 years old and intend to get a tummy tuck. When can I go back to work? How long and why do I have to wear a compression garment after the surgery?

29 doctor answers

Loose Skin or is It Fat?

I am 37 years old and had 2 children 18 months apart. My youngest is now 5 years old. I just completed a year of training with a personal trainer...

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Tummy Tuck Alternatives for my Post-Pregnancy Stomach?

I am a fit 36 years old mother of two. I weigh approx. 140 pounds and measure 5.9. I can't afford a full tummy tuck and consider that procedure a...

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Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction with Tummy Tuck?

I'm a BRCA positive 40 year-old in excellent health, normal weight. I'm having a prophylactic mastectomy with immediate, "one-step" reconstruction...

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Best Option for Stubborn Belly and Flanks Fat on Healthy 40 Year Old?

I have stubborn fat in belly and flanks, the right side has more “deposits”. I am almost 40 have healthy eating habits and exercise on...

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Do Plastic Surgeons Tailor Tummy Tuck for Patient's Specific Needs?

I am 35 years old and gave birth to my last child in March 2009 (3rd birth/c-section). I am 5'4" and about 160 lbs. And while I work out...

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Should Stomach Muscles Always Be Tightened During a Tummy Tuck?

I'm scheduled for a full TT with some lipo and BA. I've had 4 pregnancies but my stomach muscles have not separated, only a fingertip space...

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Tummy Tuck, Arm Lift, Thigh Lift and Breast Implants... at the Same Time?

I Am a 42 Yr. Old Mom of 3 Children Who Has Lost 107 Pounds with Exercise & Clean Eating. As a Result of the Weight Loss, I Have no fat tissue...

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How to Remove Vertical Belly Crease?

I am 40 y/o woman who's had a two babies and a series of female type surgeries including a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I've recently lost 25...

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Scarless Tummy Tuck - How to Get One?

What is involved with a scarless tummy tuck? i recall local news talking about new scar free tummy tucks and forgot to write down the name of the...

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Are Blood Clots Common After Abdominoplasty?

I am 39 yr old healthy. I want to have a tummy tuck with liposuction on my back planks or love handles. Was wondering whats the chance of me...

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Dispelling Tummy Tuck Myths

Hi, I'm 38 years with young 3 children. I'm considering Abdominoplasty. I really want to go through Tummy Tuck but all people are talking me...

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Tummy Tuck Through C-section Incision

I am 41 mom of four and would like to get rid of excess fat and stretch marks on my abdomen; can it be done through my C-section scar in bikini area...

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Drains or Quilting Sutures for TT?

I've had 2 consults for a full TT with breast implants. Both surgeons were highly recommended, board certified, 30+ yrs experience. One uses...

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What Are my Options for my Ugly Stomach? 3 C-sections and Scared of a Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I am 41 and have had 3 c sections and I cant get this stomach toned up :( I am a little scared of a Tummy tuck because of the pain I experienced from...

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Tummy Tuck with Partial Hysterectomy?

I have an enlarged uterus and have never had children. I am having juts that removed. I want to know if I should have a tummy tuck during or after the...

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Is it Possible to Have a Tummy Tuck if I Have an Arrhythmia?

I'm 35 years and scheduled to have a TT in 8 days, but, I keep having these weird sinking feelings in my chest as if my heart has skipped a beat,...

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How Long After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Can I Run?

I had Tummy tuck and Liposuction. I am two weeks post-op, abdominoplasty and liposuction around my hips. My current weight is 129. I am a 35 year old...

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Abdominoplasty for Obese Patient with Fibromyalgia?

Due to 7 years of severe Fibromyalgia, and countless battles with weight loss with no reuslts and subsequent flare ups due to exercising, I feel like...

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