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No Muscle Tightening After Tummy Tuck?
I had a Tummy Tuck about a year ago. My tummy is functionally satisfactory; the apron is gone but cosmetically less so. My flanks bulge and the...
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Is the Muscles Tightened in a Tummy Tuck Using the Avelar Method?
Is the Avelar method the same as lipo-assisted adominoplasty? After having six children, I was not able to get all the fat removed from my tummy...
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4 Weeks Post-tummy Tuck and I Noticed That the Upper Mid Ab Bulges - Normal?
4 weeks post-tummy tuck with muscle repair. My belly button area is tight and flat, but the upper middle section of my abs are not, the definition is...
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Should Stomach Muscles Always Be Tightened During a Tummy Tuck?
I'm scheduled for a full TT with some lipo and BA. I've had 4 pregnancies but my stomach muscles have not separated, only a fingertip space...
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Muscle Repair Vs Fascia Tightening
When have a tummy tuck procedure done what is the difference between muscle repair and fascia tightening and which has the best results?
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Is It Normal to Not Get Muscle Repair During a Tummy Tuck?
I'm 33 years old, 5'3, 154 lbs and have had 3 children with the last being a c-section. I was told that I wouldn't get any muscle repair...
18 doctor answers | 2 community comments
What is a Modified Tummy Tuck?
What is a modified tt and can that procedure tighten muscle above and below belly button?
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Expected Outcome Without Muscle Tighting
How different is the final look if I decide to forego the muscle tightening with a full tummy tuck? My biggest concern is loose skin and post...
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How Long Until I DOn't Have The Risk Of Popping The Stitches On my Stomach Muscles?
I know it's probably unlikely but after my Board Certified plastic surgeon said "I was a very complicated case", "I was concerned...
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What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening?
I am 3 weeks post-op from Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck. My surgeon didnt have to tighten my abs, so I believe my healing would be faster. He said I...
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