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How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Fat?

I have 3 kids and a doc i saw says i need a tummy tuck. i was given a lot of steriods during all 3 pregnancies and full bed rest. i dont want to be...

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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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Are Hip Bulges or Muffin Top Common After a Full Tummy Tuck?

I noticed that alot of full Tummy Tuck after photos seem to show a lot of woman with "hip bulges" more prominent than before surgery. Why...

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Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck

Ive had a breast lift with implants, tummy tuck. Ive ganied weight to have a fat transfer to the buttocks weight now 175 5"6. Ive notice since...

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Can a Tummy Tuck Remove Stretch Marks on Hips?

After I had my son I was covered in stretch marks. The ones on my stomach are either at or under the level of my belly button and wrap around both my...

10 doctor answers

Inches Lost After Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo?

What is an Average Number of Inches Lost from Waist and Hips After a Tummy Tuck with Hips Lipo ? My measurements are waist-37, hips 47, what is a...

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Tummy Tuck or Lower Body Lift While Avoiding Major Scarring?

Is there a more extensive Tummy Tuck where skin is pulled up from the front of thighs or would that just be going into a lower Body Lift? I was...

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Should I Lose More Weight Before Going for Tummy Tuck?

I am 25 and considering a Tummy Tuck with some Liposuction around the edges (muffin top, below breasts, waist, hips and thighs). I obviously want...

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Swelling of Hips with Abdominoplasty Normal?

7 1/2 weeks ago I had an abdominoplasty with muscle tightening and lipo of the flanks. I'm still seeing swelling of the flanks with no real...

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Unbalanced Look After Tummy Tuck and Lipo

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of flanks 2 weeks ago.Under my ribs the flanks are slim but my lower Flanks (hips?) are huge, I look...

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