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Swelling Flanks After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I had full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Liposuction 9 days ago. I still have my drains, and a lot of swelling in the flank area. Is this normal?...

8 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Liposuction for Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck?

I had a full Tummy Tuck. I went back to my doctor so he could fix the "dog ears" on the flanks. I never had the front liposuctioned. Was I...

5 doctor answers

Is Liposuction Necessary when Having Tummy Tuck?

I have had several consultations with different plastic surgeons about having a Tummy Tuck done. Two of the plastic surgeons told me that they would...

13 doctor answers

Chances of Complications from Smoking a Month Before Tummy Tuck and Lipo?

I have smoked on and off since I was 15. Never smoked a pack a day, maybe just one or two cigarettes. About a couple of years ago I started to...

14 doctor answers

Best Option for Stubborn Belly and Flanks Fat on Healthy 40 Year Old?

I have stubborn fat in belly and flanks, the right side has more “deposits”. I am almost 40 have healthy eating habits and exercise on...

22 doctor answers

Do Plastic Surgeons Tailor Tummy Tuck for Patient's Specific Needs?

I am 35 years old and gave birth to my last child in March 2009 (3rd birth/c-section). I am 5'4" and about 160 lbs. And while I work out...

23 doctor answers | 1 community comment

How Does Moving Around Help During Tummy Tuck with Lipo Recovery?

I'm having a Tummy Tuck next month along with some Liposuction in the flank area I am 55 years old, in good health and in a normal weight range. I am...

5 doctor answers

Abdominoplasty with Liposuction for Fairly Large Pannus?

Do surgeons include liposuction with a full abdominoplasty? I have a fairly large pannus from 2 c-sections and significant weight gain (large babies 9...

11 doctor answers

Safe to Smartlipo Abdomen and Flanks During a Full Tummy Tuck Surgery?

 I had smartlipo 6 months ago. I have a swollen looking belly button, long rolls of fat on both sides of my lower abdomen, and lumps left around...

9 doctor answers

Isn't Tummy Tuck Supposed to Get Rid of Fat?

I had a Tummy Tuck with Lipo in flanks area 7 weeks ago. Before my Tummy Tuck, all I had was a pouch in the front and I'm 5'7 in height, weighing...

4 doctor answers

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