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Who Should Consider a Tummy Tuck?

How do I know if a tummy tuck is a good option for me?

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What Happens if You Lose Weight Post Tummy Tuck?

If you have a tummy tuck and diet to lose additional weight after, will that skin hang loose? I would like to remove excess skin now but weigh more...

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Is Tummy Tuck Safe for Overweight Patient?

I have already scheduled my Tummy Tuck for next month but want to make sure I am making a good decision. I am 5'8" & 200 lbs, although I am...

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Tummy Tuck to Remove Stretch Marks Above Belly Button?

I'm 23 and I have stretch marks from my lower abdomen up to my breasts from being overweight. Will a Tummy tuck get rid of the upper abdomen stretch...

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Should I Get a Tummy Tuck While Still Overweight?

I am 31 and a mother of 3. I am 5'3" and weigh 180lbs.I have been dieting and excercising since April of 2010 in hopes of getting a tummy...

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Advice for Overweight Female Considering Tummy Tuck?

Am I a good candidate at my given size? I am 5'4", 220 lbs, and 20 years old, planning to have tummy tuck in about 5 years after my second child....

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Should Patient with BMI of 27 Lose Weight First Before Tummy Tuck?

My body fat is in the healthy range (18%) yet my BMI (Body Mass Index) is 27 and I need to lose an additional 10lbs to be at a BMI of 25. Should I...

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What Are the Non-surgical Alternatives to a Tummy Tuck?

I would like information on 3 non-surgical options to reduce fat and loose skin on the stomach for someone has been 30-40 pounds overweight for 15...

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Plication with Full Tummy Tuck

I am scheduled for a a TT with flank lipo in April. I am 32 years old. I have lost a total of 60 lbs, and have kept it off since June of 2007. I am...

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AM I Too Heavy for Tummy Tuck

I am 5"7 AND WEIGH 194LBS, do you think i am too overweight for a tummy tuck?

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