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Am I a Good Candidate for a Full or Mini Tummy Tuck?

After having 4 children and from yo yo dieting, my stomach is a mess. I have lots of stretch marks and lower abdominal loose skin. I have been to 2...

21 doctor answers

How Will a Second Pregnancy Affect Scar from Previous C-section?

What will happen to my vertical scar during pregnancy and can I have an abdominoplasty during my next c-section? I had a child by c-section at 21...

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Can a Tummy Tuck Be Carried out After Four C-sections?

I have had four c-sections but would like a tummy tuck. Are there any reasons why this would not be carried out after four c-sections?

18 doctor answers

Should Diabetics Avoid Tummy Tuck?

I am a 19-year type 1 diabetic. I have not had any problems with my weight management through out the course of my life. I exercise regularly and...

7 doctor answers

Can I Have Tummy Tuck Now or Wait Until I Lower my BMI? (photo)

I've had three pregnancies, all c-sections. I've also lost 70 pounds through diet & exercise. However, I still have a BMI of 36 at...

29 doctor answers

Can Someone with Lupus Undergo Tummy Tuck?

I have SLE (lupus), but it has been under control for the past year and I'm no longer under medication. Is it safe for me to undergo Tummy Tuck?

17 doctor answers

Do I Need to Lose More Weight Before I Consider a Tummy Tuck?

I am 21 years old and two years ago I weighed 260 pounds and I am 5'7" and I now currently weigh 180 pounds. The skin on my stomach is very...

11 doctor answers

Is a Tummy Tuck Realisitc for Me at This Time..

I am 24 yrs old and 5ft6. I have 2 children and am not having anymore. I currently weight 218lbs and carry it in my lower abdomen. I also have super...

33 doctor answers

55lb Weight Loss on HCG Diet - Am I a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck?

I am 5'2 & 185lbs. I lost 55+lbs on the HCG diet since 11/2010. Have a huge appendectomy scar (done in the 1990s) as well as 2 cesarean scar....

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