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How Long Does Tummy Tuck Surgery Swelling Last?
I had a tummy tuck about 3 weeks ago. How long should I expect the swelling to last?
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Pubic Area Appears Bigger After Tummy Tuck
I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters...
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Tummy Tuck - Swelling After 4 Weeks
I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and I am still swolen, but I am beginning to be concerned that my stomach will not look much less than it does with the...
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What Can I Do to Get Rid of Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery?
I had a tummy tuck combined with liposuction 30 days ago. I wear a compression garment around the clock. Is there something I can do to help the...
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Post Tummy Tuck Swelling - How Long Should It Last?
It has been over 6 months after my tummy tuck and I am still very swollen, especially around my belly button area. Sticks way out when this happens. ...
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Bulging Lower Abdomen After Tummy Tuck
My lower abdomen looks round and fat 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck! How can you tell if it is swelling or the final result of the tummy tuck? Any tips? I...
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What is Causing Swelling After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?
I'm 22 days post Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction, and having local swelling. Why am I only swollen above incision? What could have cause...
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Why Are my Legs Swollen Weeks After Tummy Tuck?
I had a tummy tuck May 23rd and am still pretty swollen, but really swollen in my legs (upper thighs). What's going on? And I think I might be losing...
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Solution for Prolonged Abdominal Swelling After Tummy Surgery?
I had tummy tuck surgery on 12/26/08. I lost a drain 10 days after, then my right side started swelling. My dr. did additional surgery after 1mo to...
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Massage for Reducing Swelling from Seroma?
What is the correct way to do the massage for reducing or prevent the swelling from a seroma? after TT
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