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Flabby and Fat Abdomen After Tummy Tuck

I had a full Tummy Tuck almost 3 months ago. I am in excellent health, don't smoke, never had children. When sitting, my belly rests on my thighs....

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Possible to Fix Baggy Stomach Skin Without Muscle Repair?

I have abdominal separation and umibilical hernia, but I am more concerned about baggy skin on my stomach. I want it removed without getting my...

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Lipoabdominoplasty: Suitability & Costs

Hello, I am a 39 year old woman. I have never been pregnant, but I have quite the pouch and some fat rolls. The muscles under my abdominal fat seem to...

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Recommended Procedure to Improve Belly?

Should I get Tummy Tuck, Smart Lipo or Mini Tummy Tuck? I am 20 years old with 2 kids and I want to know what would be best to improve my belly.

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Huge Upper Belly After Tummy Tuck?

I had 2 C-sections. I weighed 220lbs on day of surgery, height 5’2” after loosing 70lbs with a gastricband. I had a huge apron. I got a...

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Abdominal Hernia Repair and Removing Excess Skin?

I was just told that I have a hernia as a result of my full-term twin pregnancy. I am very fit but have a bulge above my belly button (not at...

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Oblique Repair for Abdominal Bulge After Diastasis Repair?

Will oblique repair be beneficial for someone who has had rectus muscle diastasis repaired, but still has a protruberant abdomen? I would really...

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Best Way to Get Rid of a Pooch?

I am 48 years old, 5'3'', 145 lbs, exercise regularly, never had children, and good skin tone. I do have a pooch below my belly button and have had it...

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Do You Consider a Tummy Tuck at 61 to Be a Waste of Time?

I've wanted one for a long time but could never afford it. But now that I can afford it, it seems silly of me to want one. Is it common for people...

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Poor Abdominal Fascia

I had an umbilical hernia repair following 4 pregnancies. The surgeon found that I have very thin fascia, and he put in a large piece of mesh that...

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Tummy Tuck Candidate?

I had my 1st child and after having her this was the result. I then had my second child and not much changed. But I look in the mirror and I'm not...

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Will I Ever Get Rid of the Pooch with Exercise or is a Tummy Tuck Necessary?

I have some stretch marks that aren't terribly noticeable from the front view. But when I lean over I have some wrinkly skin from them. And from...

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Is Age a Factor when Considering Tummy Tuck?

I am 56 and would love to have a tummy tuck. My "apron" is driving me nuts and getting very depressed about things now. Would age be a...

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Muscle Repair Re-do Advice

I think my muscle repair has failed after almost two years, which I understand is unusual. If I need it re-done, what type of stitching should I get...

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What Can I Do, So My Tummy Tuck Pouch Can Go Away Sooner? (photo)

Got a Full Tummy Tuck 5 weeks ago, and this pouch just seems to be getting bigger. My Doctor just removed the Drainage on Thursday; don't know it...

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Can the Fat & Pooch Return After Tummy Tuck?

I have also heard that sometimes after lipo, you might start putting on the weight in other areas.

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Hard Area After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck in October of 2009~Now, I have a hardened area 4" long X 1&1/2"wide~~Why is this, & as a result, is it my...

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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction for Loose Abdomen Skin?

I'm 39 years old, and I stay at 160-170 lbs for the past three years. I have a lot of loose skin on my side my stomach only. I look big when I sit...

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How Common is It for Muscles That Have Been Fixed During a Full Tummy Tuck to Reappear and Pooch Back out Again?

I ask this because I have read more than one comment on this site from women who have had full tummy tucks only to have their stomachs pooch back out...

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Tummy Buldge

Hi Doc I am 42 yr female. and have 2 kids of age 8 and 5yrs . Also I am type 2 diabetic .I had it for last 4.5 yrs. However my stomach after my second...

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Should I go with Skin Tightening, Smart Lipo, or Would I Generally Require Abdominoplasty?

I was a severely overweight teen and in my late 20s now I am losing the remainder of the weight and getting down to my goal weight. My stomach still...

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I Have Rectus Diastasis Along with a Ventral and Umbililical Hernia. Do I Need a TT Too? (photo)

I Have Rectus Diastasis Along with a Ventral and Umbililical Hernia.  I Am Really Struggling with the Decision to Have a Tummy tuck along with...

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2weeks Post-Op After a Tummy Tuck - Is This Pooch Normal?

I am concerned that my stomach will not get any flatter. I have a pooch on the lower part of my belly after a full tummy tuck with lipo on flanks and...

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My Lower Abdomen is Pouching out More After my Tummy Tuck, Is this Normal? (photo)

On day 4 po my lower abdomin was flat. Now Its day 12 po and its pouching out and very noticable. The first drain was taken out on day 4 and the...

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Can a Tummy Tuck Correct Stretched (Not Just Separated) Ab Muscles?

I recently asked whether muscles can relax post TT. I saw my PS today. She told me that I don't have a seroma, fluid collection or excess fat...

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Lipoabdominoplasty- Am I A Candidate?

Hello. i am 20 years old and i have a two year old daughter. i am very unhappy with my body after having a child. i am 5'4 and i weigh 163 pounds....

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Full TT 6 Months Ago And Still Have A Pooch. Is This My Final Result?

There is still a pot belly below the Belly Button and I have to wear spanx and while I am very fond of my PS, I feel that I should have been flat...

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Is It Normal to See a Small Stomach Pooch when Sitting After Tummy Tuck?

Dear wonderful doctors, i am 26 years old single lady and was overweight, I made lots of efforts to lose 32 kilos over periods of time..i had full...

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I Don't Have The Flat Stomach I Expected After Tummy Tuck

I had a full TT 5 months ago I was 5'4 and weighed 123lbs. I workout and have a low-cal diet, I never had a fat stomach just separation of muscles...

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