Tummy Tuck: Q&A

Pros And Cons + Tummy Tuck

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Which Procedure Will Give Me a Smaller Waist? (photo)

Am I a good candidate for Avelar tummy tuck? The surgeon I went to said he could Lipo more fat with the Avelar technique. He said with the standard...

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Pros and Cons of Having Breast Reduction with Tummy Tuck

After massive weight loss, I am looking to have both breast reduction and tummy tuck. I can't decide whether or not to do them together though....

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What Are the Benifits of Regional Anesthesia over General Anesthesia for Tummy Tuck?

Some drs refer to a Tumescent approach when performing a tummy tuck where only the area being worked on is treated and that this is safer and helps to...

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Is It Possible to Have a TT Done Using Local Instead of General Anesthesia?

If so, what are the advantages/disadvantages?

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Why Are Drains Placed in Pubic Area Versus the Ends of the Incision?

What are the pros and cons to placing drains in the pubic area versus the actual incision? If placed in the pubic area, does it leave two small scars...

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Tummy Tuck W/ Pain Pump Vs. Without?

I am currently consulting with several plastic surgeons about getting a full tummy tuck. I have noticed that some use pain pumps, particularly the...

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I Would Like to Know when a Partial Abdominoplasty is Indicated and What Are the Benefits?

I am having abdominoplasty this year as I have loose skin and need a muscle repair after several pregnancies. My surgeon recommended a partial...

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Tummy Tuck With BBL vs Lipo Only with BBL. Pros and Cons? (photo)

OK, I am 27 years old with 2 children, I have that "post pregnancy pooch" with the stretch marks and loose skin. I was going to get the tummy tuck...

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Which Technique is Best for a Tummy Tuck?

I have been reading about 3 different techniques for tummy tucks. Standard, Lockwood and Pasqal. Do all PS's know how to do these techniques? And what...

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