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Abdominal Crunches After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? (photo)
I am 6 weeks post op, had a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. My doctor told me that now, at 6 weeks, to begin getting off the binder at night, put it on...
8 doctor answers
Localized Muscle Pain After Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift
Today is my 22nd day post-op from a full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. Five days ago, I bent over and seemed to pull something. Right afterwards I felt...
6 doctor answers
Doc Claims Rib Cage and Pelvis Grew Larger Due to Previous Obesity. Is This Possible? (photo)
I saw a board cert plastic surgeon yesterday about a Tummy Tuck or Body Lift and left with quite a shock. He told me that my rib cage expanded and...
5 doctor answers
If All Around my Lower Incision is Turning Black and Oozy is That Normal? (photo)
I have a 2'' x 3'' area at the lowest spot of my incision from my tummy tuck turning black and in the line of the incision about 6'' of it is also all...
7 doctor answers
Removing Permanently Damaged Nerves After Tummy Tuck?
I had a Tummy Tuck 19 months ago, and now have permanent nerve damage. An answer from one of the doctors to another post said that it could have been...
2 doctor answers
Is a Tummy Tuck with No Muscle Repair Going to Give Me Good Results? (photo)
I was examined by a board certified plastic surgeon who says my abdominal separation is minimal. He says he can do a tummy tuck with no muscle repair...
17 doctor answers
NHS General Surgeon Refuses to Repair my Diastasis Recti Because It Will Create More Problems for Me Than Its Worth- True?
I have a big gap between my muscles after having children. My abdominal area is weak and i cant carry heavy without feeling pain.I suffer from lower...
5 doctor answers
Should I See Another Surgeon About Dog Ears Post TT or Just Relax? (photo)
I had a tummy tuck about 6 months ago and all was well except I had dog ears.. My surgeon fixed them about two weeks ago and there is a difference...
15 doctor answers
Swelling Above Incision 40days Post Op - Suggestions? (photo)
My experienced, board certified PS says she has never seen this condition before. I am all pooched out above the incision line but flat below. It was...
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Is This a Suture Abscess? Or Infection? (photo)
Im 4 weeks post FTT. I went to see my doctor last week because I notice that a small part of my incision was open and red and had a bit of pus, and a...
2 doctor answers
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