Tummy Tuck: Q&A

Avelar + Tummy Tuck

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Is the Muscles Tightened in a Tummy Tuck Using the Avelar Method?

Is the Avelar method the same as lipo-assisted adominoplasty? After having six children, I was not able to get all the fat removed from my tummy...

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Anesthesia for Avelar or Tumescent Tummy Tuck?

The "Avelar" or "Tumescent" Tummy Tuck is getting a lot of attention these days as a procedure carried out under local anesthesia...

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Which Procedure Will Give Me a Smaller Waist? (photo)

Am I a good candidate for Avelar tummy tuck? The surgeon I went to said he could Lipo more fat with the Avelar technique. He said with the standard...

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How to Determine Eligibility for Avelar Tummy Tuck?

I am wanting to get a full tummy tuck as well as a liposuction. I am wondering, am I a good candidate for Avelar Tummy Tuck? I workout and have a good...

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Avelor Procedure for Tummy Tuck?

I'm considering a Tummy Tuck, and the Avelar method is very appealing, since I have two young children and it's supposed to be safer with much quicker...

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I Am Considering an Avelar Tummy Tuck and Would Like to Know if I Am a Good Canidate?

I am 27, 5'7", 160lbs, size 12ish and have lost around 60lbs and kept it off for two years. Though, as you can see I still have loose skin...

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Is There a Difference in the Scaring from a Avelar Vs Traditional Tummy Tuck?

From what I research here most doctors disaprove of the avelar and recommend the full tummy tuck. I'm curious if there really is any difference...

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Does the Avelar Tummy Tuck Use Drains?

Does the Avelar Tummy Tuck procedure use drains or not? Also what liposuction method (Smart, Bodyjet, Vasser etc) are doctors finding is most effective?

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In a Previous Post a Doctor Said, Beware the "Franchise" Procedures, Procedures Given a Fancy Name" Please Give Examples?

I'm 5'7"; 147 lbs; age 54. I'm looking to have a tummy tuck done and I'm in the process of interviewing surgeons. I met with a plastic surgeon today...

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