Why is Waist Bigger After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuch with muscle tightening, a lot of skin was removed and also a bit of fat. My waist is bigger then before, what is the reason for this?

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Advice for Multiple Procedures in Mexico?

I am going to have a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation done at the same time with a board-certified doctor in Mexico. He says he can...

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Upper Abdomen Much Bigger 4 Months Post-Op- Why?

Hi i had a tummy tuck 4 months ago. and now my stomach is bigger, at first it wasnt big and then all of a sudden it got bigger but in the upper...

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Do I Order my Usual Size for Compression Garment for TT?

I need to pre order my compression garment myself. I usual wear a UK 12, Should I order a size that fits me now or bigger or smaller please?

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Waist Measures Larger 1 Week Post Op- Normal?

I had a full tummy tuck one week ago. My waist was very small and my best asset. I had no fat to lipo so the only thing that was done was to pull the...

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10 Days Post Tummy Tuck: Is it Normal for Swelling to Make my Breasts Bigger?

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Swelling & Muscle Soreness/control Post TT- What To Do To Help Healing?

I had a full TT(with muscle repair) on 3/5/12 & also had my inner thighs, upper back(bra line),lower back & full stomach lipo'd w/a fat...

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Do I Need a Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? (photo)

Hi....I am 5'8, 155 lb. I want to get a tummy tuck, but I dont now if I need mini, or full tummy tuck, I rader have a mini tummy tuck because the scar...

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5 Wks Post Tummy Tuck but Have a Huge Belly. Did TT Not Work? (photo)

I am 5 weeks post op and my belly is huge! I have a waist line I didn't have before. At the beginning (2 wks PO) I had a pooch above my incision below...

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3 Mths Post Op Full TT with Lipo and Having A lot of Swelling Past 2 Wks, Is This Normal For My Stomach to Look Huge?

Fluid...i thought it was, said it was from exercising....how can this be?? What do I need to do to go back down, I looked great 2 wks ago and now cant...

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