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

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 to Correct Problems from Multiple Surgery Scarring?

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

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...

22 doctor answers

Tummy Tuck or Laser Skin Tightening Post Pregnancies?

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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Umbilicoplasty or Tummy Tuck for Frowning Belly Button?

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

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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WIll Exercise Further Damage Ab Muscles if They Are Seperated?

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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Will Tummy Tuck Remove Scar Near Belly Button?

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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How to Fix Protrusion Left After Umbilical Hernia Repair?

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 Butt-like Stomach?

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 Worth It on Loose Skin for a 17-year-old?

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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Best Procedure for Excess Fat and Skin After Lapband Surgery?

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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Strengthen Abdominal Muscles Before Tummy Tuck?

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

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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What Are the Criteria for NHS to Cover Tummy Tuck?

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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Tummy Tuck for Deep Fold After Two C-sections?

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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Repairing Reccurring Incisional Hernia with Tummy Tuck?

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?

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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Breathing Problems and GERD After Tummy Tuck

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...

3 doctor answers | 1 community comment