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How Do I Know if my Muscles Were Pulled Tight Enough?

I am 9 weeks post op full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo. How do I know if my plastic surgeon sewed my tummy muscles tight enough? I hear...

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How Much Weight Should I Lose Before Tummy Tuck?

32 Years Old Actual Weight 168 How Much Weight Should I Loose Before TT and Lipo

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How Much Weight Should I Lose Before Getting a Tuck?

Im About 185 (After 2 Kids.) i am thinking about a tummy tuck also some lipo. i was wondering how much should i lose before going in. i just want to...

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After a Tummy Tuck, I Have a Drain in and Output is 50cc After 20 Days, What Can I Do?

I had a full tummy tuck with a little lipo 20 days ago. I had two drain tubes, after 8 days, one tube was down to 15 a day and that tube was removed....

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How Much Time Should I Intend to Take off After Abdominoplasty?

I Am a Registered Nurse. 

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What is the Average Price for a Tummy Tuck on the West Coast?

Are Tummy Tucks more expensive on the East Coast?

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Sodium Intake After a TT?

I know I am suppose to decrease my salt intake after my tummy tuck surgery to help reduce swelling. How many milligrams of sodium per day is a safe...

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How Many Inches Will my Waist Decrease After Having a TT, MR and Lipo to the Waist? (photo)

I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck, muscle repair, and lipo to my waist. How many inches can I expect my waist to shrink after the procedure?

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How Much Lipo Comes with a Standard Tummy Tuck?

I'm getting what the Dr said was a standard tummy tuck. I asked if there would be lipo and he said he would just 'feather' the sides. What exactly...

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Tummy Tuck Drain Bleeding Excessively at Entry Site

I am 13 days post-op from my tummy tuck. 5 days ago one of my drains began to bleed at the entry site. I called the Dr office and was told to just put...

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