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Can Plastic Surgery Fix my Torn Stomach Muscles and Umbilical Hernia? 26 answers

I have had 5 kids and I have an umbilical hernia and my stomach muscles are split down the middle. There is a two inch separation. I have some...

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Tummy Tuck Worth It on Loose Skin for a 17-year-old? 20 answers

Is a tummy tuck worth it? I'll include my picture, but I'm 17 years old, turning 18 in Decemeber. I have some loose skin that has somewhat decreased....

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Strengthen Abdominal Muscles Before Tummy Tuck? 20 answers

Is it better to strengthen your stomach muscles prior to having a tummy tuck, or should you wait until after the surgery?

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Big Saddlebags & Belly: Get Liposuction and Tummy Tuck or Just SmartLipo? 19 answers

Help! I would like to ask for tips from all of you: I weigh 136 and am 5'1. I am looking to get rid of major saddlebags and my mini-tummy that sags...

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Tummy Tuck for Butt-like Stomach? 19 answers

I had two children by c-section. My obgyn decided to cut me from my bellybutton down to my pubic bone. I look as if I have a butt instead of a stomach...

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Tummy Tuck While Losing Weight? 18 answers

I'm 5"2" and 209lbs. I have lost about 20 pounds and I will continue losing more. I have a personal trainer and am working to get the...

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How Common is a Tummy Tuck After Having Twins? 18 answers

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Is a Tummy Tuck the only way? just want to flatten belly and lose the love handles 17 answers

I'm 24 and I have two children boys 4 and 11months. I'm 5'71/2 and I think I'm about 140lbs. Before I had my first child I weighed 126...

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Tummy Tuck or Laser Skin Tightening Post Pregnancies? 16 answers

I am 130lbs, 5'5". I work out hard core everyday and have been for about 2 months, I have noticed my stomach shrinking and my skin firming up a...

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Drains Vs Internal Sutures for Tummy Tuck? 16 answers

I am planning a Tummy Tuck soon & the Dr I have chosen said he prefers to do internal sutures as opposed to drains. I have heard that might be...

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How Long After a Stomach Surgery Do You Need to Wait Before Having a Tummy Tuck? 15 answers

I went to the ER for problems urinating and found a mass pushing on my ureters and bladder (fibroid) had removed and had to lose my uterus...

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I Was Wondering if Getting a Tummy Tuck Without Lipo is Still Going to Give Me the Results I Want Which is a Flat Tummy? 15 answers

I'm scheduled to get a tummy tuck on Jan 13th and I was wondering if getting a tummy tuck without lipo is still going to give me the results I...

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Umbilicoplasty or Tummy Tuck for Frowning Belly Button? 14 answers

I am 47 years old, 5'6" 120 lbs. I weight train since 1986. Around 1980, I gained quite a bit of weight in short time (was around 155 lbs) and...

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Best Procedure for Excess Fat and Skin After Lapband Surgery? 14 answers

I've lost 100lbs after having a LapBand put in nearly 4 years ago. My stomach issues are very unique looking, which is why I'm having the difficulty...

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At 63, Am I Too Old to Have Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

I have had "smiley" surgeries and now have a fatty hangover. I am not overweight but appear so with my fat stomach. I'm 63; am I too old...

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Buddah Belly 14 answers

Will the seperation of stomach muscles cause the buddah belly look? When having a tummy tuck will the surgeon automatically tighten them or is that...

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How to Fix Protrusion Left After Umbilical Hernia Repair? 12 answers

I am 9 mos postpartum (twins). This was my second pregnancy. They were big (7 lbs) and carried to term. Amazingly, I have not a single stretch mark...

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Tummy Tuck for Former Asthmatic Steroids Taker? 12 answers

I'm 25, 215 lbs at 5ft 6in. I was originally 283 lbs and have lost weight over a year and a half ago. The lowest I've been was 207 lbs with diet pills...

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What Are the Non-surgical Alternatives to a Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

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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Tummy Tuck for Overhang After an Operation? 12 answers

I have had an operation about a year and a half ago. I now have a little over hang and was wondering, do I qualify for a tummy tuck? I hate the...

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How Do I Know if I've Damaged my Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I had a tummy tuck, lipo on hips, thighs, flanks, and umbilical hernia repair on Dec. 13th and lifted my garage door on Jan. 2nd. How do I know if I...

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Risk of Hernia Due to Diastasis Recti/belly Fat 12 answers

I had a 9.6 lb baby 2.5 yrs ago, was 43 lbs over pre-baby wt for a long time; now lost 30lbs. I'm 5ft9 & currently 168lbs, aiming to loose 10...

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Will a Tummy Tuck Help Stop Recurrent Ventral Hernias? 12 answers

I have had three symptomatic ventral hernia repairs in the past year. Two months ago, I had mesh put back in with the last repair. I now have another...

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WIll Exercise Further Damage Ab Muscles if They Are Seperated? 10 answers

I previously had extremely tight ab muscles so I think damage to my ab muscles has occured after my second child's birth (c-section, 9 lbs./11oz...

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Repairing Reccurring Incisional Hernia with Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I have a reccurring incisional hernia repair with mesh and severed right lower quadrant stomach muscle can this be repaired and a tummy tuck...

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Is There a Cut-off Age for Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I am 61 years old and considering a full abdominoplasty fairly soon. Is there an age cut off for this type of surgery? I am in excellent health and...

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Will Tummy Tuck Remove Scar Near Belly Button? 9 answers

I have a horizontal 5-6" scar across my stomach about a 1/2"-1" above my belly button, from 2 pregnancies with c-sections. Would a...

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Tummy Tuck for Deep Fold After Two C-sections? 9 answers

It's been two years since my last c-section. I had two c-sections 13 months apart. My stomach is pretty close to flat except for my little problem....

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Insurance Coverage on Tummy Tuck for Relieving Pain? 9 answers

Iam a female police officer, who has had three children. I am thinking about having a tummy tuck, because when I wear my gun belt, the loose skin...

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What Kind of Test/image Showing Whether a Muscle Tightening Was Performed? 9 answers

I had a full tummy tuck done about 11 months ago and my tummy looks bigger than before I had it done. There is no curves and no lovehandles any more....

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Mini Tummy Tuck Complications 9 answers

Three months ago I had a mini tummy tuck. I am told by my doctor that the tissue did not adhere. It looks like I still has a fat belly over my scar....

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What Plastic Surgery Do You Recommend to Get Rid of my Hanging Tummy 9 answers

Im About 20 Stones. i have a large hanging tummy what surgery will help get rid of this

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How Does a Tummy Tuck Differ for Men and Women? 9 answers

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Tummy Tuck to Correct Problems from Multiple Surgery Scarring? 8 answers

Hi! My question is a little complicated. I have had several abdominal surgeries: 3 children/all c-section, 2 colon surgeries, hysterectomy, etc. My...

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Should I go with Skin Tightening, Smart Lipo, or Would I Generally Require Abdominoplasty? 8 answers

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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What to Do for Insurance Coverage for Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction? 7 answers

I have spreaded since I had my daughter 3 years ago. I am a size D and my breasts get in the way. I also need a tummy tuck because my fat on my...

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Type of Doctor I Should Go to for Diastasis Rectus Repair? 7 answers

My stomach muscles split after 5 births. I need to have it repaired, but I am not sure what type of doctor to see first. Should I see my primary...

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Tummy Tuck for Patient with History of Hyperactive Thyroid? 7 answers

Hi, after I had my 2 children, my stomach looks like a nightmare. I am a relatively petite woman besides my stomach as well as the horrifying stretch...

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Is Thermage a Good Solution for Firming Skin Than a Tuck? 7 answers

I am 26. I weigh about 122lbs and am 5'7. I have had two children, as the result of course I have loose skin that doesn't seem to be firmed by...

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What Diet and Exercise Regimen is Advised for Long-lasting Results After a Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

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Is It Normal to Swell Up 3 Wks Post Mini TT Just Below Navel? 6 answers

I am 3 wks post extended mini tt with muscle repair. I noticed that since I transition from a real tight girdle to a stage 2 compression girdle from...

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Tummy Tuck for Excess Skin in Stomach Area? 6 answers

Hello, I'm 150 lbs. and 5'1" tall. Would I be a good canidate for a tummy tuck? I have a lot of excess skin in my stomach area after I had my...

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Advisable to Have Tummy Tuck Abroad? 6 answers

I have had 4 c-sections and a hysterectomy. I have a pregnant looking stomach and my back is being pulled by the weight of my stomach. I think that I...

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What Happens to Stretch Marks After Post-Tummy Tuck Pregnancy? 6 answers

I want to have a Tummy Tuck because after 3 pregnancies (c-sections) and eating a healthy diet and going to the gym 7 days a week, I cannot get my...

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A Tummy Tuck or a Breast Augmentation First? 6 answers

I had a consultation already with a plastic surgeon in my area this summer. I went in for a consultation about a tummy tuck and a breast augmenatation...

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Looking for a Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to Do Tummy Tuck and Non-traditional Lipo in Vancouver, BC or Seattle 6 answers

I need a tummy tuck and lipo (tumescent,ultrasound,smartlipo, etc.) of my luv handles and back area especially for my back / bra rolls. I am a very...

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How Does a Tummy Tuck Binder Help with Drains and Recovery? 6 answers

How much sooner could drains be removed if a binder is consistently worn after a tummy tuck? I found this article, would most surgeons agree?...

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Tummy Tuck with Transversial Stomach? 6 answers

8 years ago I was walking when all of a sudden I felt like I did when my baby dropped in the birth canal. Almost immediately, my nice flat stomach...

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What is the Average Price for a Tummy Tuck on the West Coast? 6 answers

Are Tummy Tucks more expensive on the East Coast?

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Tummy Tuck for Swollen Stomach 6 answers

In past 3 years my stomach has swelled up larger than when I was 9 months pregnant,and weight gain. Had sonogram of abdomen and nothing seen, had...

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What Are the Chances of Abnormal Keloid Tissue Formation After a Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

Are the chances less for a 30-year-old than a 50-year old? How can a keloid be prevented from occurring after a tummy tuck?

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How Soon After Pregnancy is It Safe to Get a Tummy Tuck if a C-section Was Performed During Delivery? 6 answers

What are the risks of having a tummy tuck too soon after delivery? Does it depend if you had a C-section versus natural delivery?

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Mini Instead of Full Tummy Tuck to Avoid Scarring? 5 answers

I am wanting a Tummy Tuck (TT) so bad, although I have researched them tremendously, I have came across Mini Tummy Tucks. I am 23 years old and have 2...

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Seroma Still Draining over 200cc a Day 2 Weeks After JP Drains Reinserted 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck w/ lipo after 100lbs weightloss. The 1st drain removed 6 days post-op, the 2nd at 11 days. I noticed the fluid accumulating in...

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Convincing NHS of the Need for Tummy Tuck to Improve Quality of Life? 5 answers

I need a Tummy Tuck on NHS as I'm single mother who can't afford to pay. Since I got this overhang, my confidence has gone. I have never been able to...

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Why Do I Have Bulging 7 1/2 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had my tummy tuck on 3/29/10 and up until about 1 1/2 months ago I was ecstatic with my results. I now have midsection swelling or a...

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Whats the Next Step 5 answers

Hi I m a 30 year old mother of 2 kids 8 n 7 yr old. Ive had numerous surgeries. Gall bladder removal, appendix removed, an ablasion , a hysterectomy,...

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Number of Tummy Tucks? 5 answers

If a tummy tuck was done after one child, is it likely that one will be needed after having another child?

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How Can I Tighten the Skin Around my Stomach? 4 answers

I had my child 6 yrs ago. I'm still real skinny from my pregnancy.

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Severe Pain After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck and Liposuction about eight days ago and am experiencing severe pain. The pain feels like needles are poking me in the stomach...

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Tummy Tuck Only Option for Loose Skin After Lipo and C-section? 4 answers

I had Liposuction about 10yrs ago on my stomach, thighs, and butt area. Two years ago, I had a baby via C-Section. Now, i'm trying to get down to a...

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Protrusion of Stomach After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I am having protrusion of my stomach that goes from the breast crease to the bottom of the belly button, (I protrude the most about 3-4 inches below...

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Are There Body Areas That You Can Not Fix with Nutrition and Working Out? 4 answers

I workout and do pilates and work with a trainer. I have NEVER been able to get rid of my "tummy" I look pg in a swimsuit. Should I get a...

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Tummy Tuck Scab 4 answers

I'm happy my wound finally closed. I'm 13 days post op its scabbing over. Should I put something on the scab

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Get Rid of Severe Stretch Marks on my Stomach? 4 answers

I am 24 and have lupus. I had a real bad pregnacy where I had a TIA. So from research I pretty much know a tummy tuck is dangerous and most doctors...

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What Are the Criteria for NHS to Cover Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am just after my third Cesarean section and my stomach has a large over hang which is dead muscle. I have tried everything to get it back into...

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Way to Remove Excess Skin and Improve Belly Button Look Without Scars? 3 answers

I work out hard and eat clean all the time. I gained 42 lbs with my daughter, who is now 16. Have never been back down to 110 lbs, but I have lost 30...

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Breathing Problems and GERD After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

The day after surgery, I had to start on inhalers for shortness of breath because I felt like I couldn't fully inflate my lungs. I have also developed...

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How to Get Rid of Loose Skin Around Belly Button? 3 answers

How can I get rid of my loose abdomial skin from my pregnancy without surgery? I am 24 and have a 5 yr old. I had a c section with him yet the area...

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Reconstructive or Cosmetic Tummy Tuck in Tightening Stomach Wall? 3 answers

I had an accident in which it damaged the disc in between the l-4 and l-5. I also had a spinal fusion of the T-11, T-12, l-1 and l-2. It left me very...

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1 Mo Post Tummy Tuck, Seroma Still There 3 answers

I have been having it aspirated for the last 3 weeks. Yesterday my PS put a drain in. It was like an angiocath. I went to see him this am because it...

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Loose Skin or Flabbiness on Tummy, Arms, Chin, Face, Back and Buttocks 3 answers

I have loose and sagging skin EVERYWHERE on my body and it seems to be getting worse by the day. It's not due to wejght loss, I have been thin all...

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Painful Lump After Tummy Tuck, What is This? 3 answers

10 days ago I had a full abdominolplasty which included muscle repair. I've been having alot of pain in one area, about 2 inches left of my...

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What Can I Do About the Fluid After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My stomach is still swollen, hard, and sore 2 months after Tummy Tuck surgery. The fluid has been removed 3 times. The doctor released me and said it...

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Tummy Tuck to Repair Torn Stomach Muscles? 2 answers

I have torn stomach muscles. I have been getting shots in my stomach for 3 month now to no relief. Will a Tummy Tuck work for this and will my...

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Stomach Flab Loose Skin or Fat? 2 answers

I had a baby 11 mos. ago and my stomach is flabby and dimpled-like now. It was not this way before, however, I gained 55 lbs in my pregnancy. I have...

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Sore Lump After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I found this little lump at the top of my stomach muscles. Is this normal? (see picture). It's solid and it's uncomfortable to touch and after I touch...

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Gaining Weight After Tummy Tuck. 1 answer

I just had a tummy tuck and noticed I gain 10 pounds right after surgery.Should I be concerned?

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Stomach Tuck Surgery 1 answer

Pls excuse my lack understanding on plastic surgery. does a stomach tuck surgery get rid of belly fat or the gut? or does that require lipo-suction or...

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How Much is a Tummy Tuck in San Fran Bay Area?

So it looks like i do have significant muscle laxicity. I had a 10 pound baby and gained 80 lbs during my pregnancy. I lost all of it and then some...

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