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How to Convince Insurance Company to Cover Tummy Tuck?

I went to see about a tummy tuck and the doctor said I was a good candidate to have it done. As soon as she heard of my insurance, she said no they do...

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Tummy Tuck or Liposculpture First?

I am in need of a Tummy Tuck & Lipo/Body sculpting. I am 5'6", 150lbs, 47 years of age. I had 2 kids they are both adults now. One doctor...

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Multiple Procedures for a Healthy 25-year-old?

Hello, I am 25 years old, 5'2'' tall and I weigh 135 lbs. I have not had a baby yet but I want to have a small tummy tuck and liposuction done all...

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Is It Normal to Have Swelling Around the Lower Back and Thighs After a Tummy Tuck?

I have a tummy tuck and breast lift 11 days ago and am still quite swollen around my entire mid section (including lower back) and my inner and outer...

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Extending Tummy Tuck to Remove Excess Skin?

I had a Tummy Tuck 2 years ago to tighten excess skin after losing a substantial amount of weight. I am very satisfied with the results as it achieved...

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3 Weeks Post-op from Circumferential Abdominoplasty. Can I Use Heat Vibration Massager?

Im still pretty swollen on my back and tummy area and wondering if it would be ok to massage the tummy and lower back area with a heat vibration...

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Is Tummy Tuck Covered by Insurance?

I have bad back problems. My insurance covered a breast reduction and my upper back pain is gone! I feel like a new woman! Now, my focus is my lower...

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I Have Had a T-tuck 2 Years Ago & I Still Have Swelling Above my Scar. Is This Normal?

My stomach is hard as a rock & when I try to exercise my back is in excruciating pain. Do you have any idea what may be the cause of this?

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Can Abdominoplasty Correct my Waist Inconsistency Due to Scoliosis?

One side of my waist goes just straight down and the other side is curved due to my leaning to one side. I'm hoping that with abdominoplasty that...

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Looking for a Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to Do Tummy Tuck and Non-traditional Lipo in Vancouver, BC or Seattle

I need a tummy tuck and lipo (tumescent,ultrasound,smartlipo, etc.) of my luv handles and back area especially for my back / bra rolls. I am a very...

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Should I go with Skin Tightening, Smart Lipo, or Would I Generally Require Abdominoplasty?

I was a severely overweight teen and in my late 20s now I am losing the remainder of the weight and getting down to my goal weight. My stomach still...

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Pain 11 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo and Muscle Repair

I ams till in excruciating pain in my abdomen,flank and back area where lipo has been performed. It feelslike thousands of needles are poking me all...

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Loose Skin or Flabbiness on Tummy, Arms, Chin, Face, Back and Buttocks

I have loose and sagging skin EVERYWHERE on my body and it seems to be getting worse by the day. It's not due to wejght loss, I have been thin all...

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Seroma to Lower Back After Tummy Tuck and Lipo... What Can I Do?

I am 16 days post op from a full tummy tuck, lipo, and fat transfer to the buttocks. I had some complications, ended up needing 7 units of blood....

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Tummy Tuck, Lipo of Arms, Back, Thighs All In One Day Recommended?

I am getting cosmetic surgery done in June. I will be getting liposuction on the arms, back, thighs and tummy with a tuck. Then I am getting a breast...

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Tummy Tuck with Back Lift

I am planning on having a tummy tuck ( w/flank lipo), and breast aug next month. No breast lift. I am contemplating asking about a back lift at the...

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How Long Until You Can Sleep on Your Stomach After TT?

I have never been a back sleeper so I know this will be hard getting used to. Can I be on my side with a wedge pillow?

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Back Tightness/pain After Tummy Tuck, What Should I Do?

Why does my back hurt more than my tummy area after a tummy tuck?? I'm 3.5 days post op. What should I do about it? If I stand straight will I...

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Had a TT in 2003, Now Have Deep Folds on My Back. What Can I Do?

I had a tummy tuck in 2003 and I noticed after that I got deep folds on my back, above and below the bra lines. I had a back lipo done in 2008. The...

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