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Cosmetic Surgery + Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Blood Clot Risk?

I am 39 and a non-smoker. I have a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago but still fear complications. When are you "out of the woods" for such things as...

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Sensitivity and Burning After Tummy Tuck

I am 7-8 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and am experiencing extreme senstivity, burning, shocking feelings throughout my abdomen, scar and pubic area...

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Health Benefits of Abdominoplasty Other Than Cosmetic Reasons?

If I have a large pannis and severe diastasis recti. Is there a health benefit to having abdominoplasty and plication other than for cosmetic reasons?

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Reconstructive or Cosmetic Tummy Tuck in Tightening Stomach Wall?

I had an accident in which it damaged the disc in between the l-4 and l-5. I also had a spinal fusion of the T-11, T-12, l-1 and l-2. It left me very...

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How is Having Your Muscles Ripped by Pregnancy and then Developing a Hernea Cosmetic?

I had twins seven years ago, I was a fit 20 year old. I gained alot of weight with my twins and then my doctors insisted I have a c-section. In...

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I'm a 65 Male with Rectus Diasthasis and I Also Have a Ventral Hernia. Best Way to Repair?

My surgeon wishes to perform a polyfiber mesh inplant using minimal invasive surgery, but I have been told this should be done as a last resort due to...

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Abdominoplasty Cosmetic Purpose Only?

I'm a mother of 4 children. 2 c-sections & twins. I am 5ft & weigh 100lbs. I used to have a great deal of core strength, but since having the...

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