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Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Full Tummy Tuck?

Should I have a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? What are the differences on recovery time and surgery success? I've had 3 kids...

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What is a Reverse Abdominoplasty?

Is it a way to improve a tummy tuck?  confused!

21 doctor answers

T-incision Tummy Tuck?

I'm 58, and according to the surgeon, in good shape with an hour glass figure. My plastic surgeon says I need a T-incision Tummy Tuck to address...

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Endoscopic Tummy Tuck - Surgery Through the Belly Button?

I just need a little help in the abdomen area but didn't want to be cut from hip to hip. Just wondering if they can tighten things up through the...

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Tummy Tuck Surgery

What is usually involved with tummy tuck surgery? I have been told that most docs do some liposuction to even out things.

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Does the Tupler Technique Really Work to Fix Diastasis Recti (Umbilical Hernia)?

Have diastasis recti (throughout entire abdominal area) after pregnancy. No big issue with loose belly skin or extra ab fat, just gap in abs that...

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Tummy Tuck Through Incision Under the Breasts?

I have no stretch marks and I have fairly tight skin. I have very severe diastasis. I'll be having a breast augmentation, and was wondering, is it...

20 doctor answers

How Do Surgeons Address The Upper Pubic Area With A Tummy Tuck

I see alot of pictures online were women have tummy tucks after weight loss but they are left with all the fat/lose skin that bulges above and around...

22 doctor answers

When Stomach Muscles Are Stitched Together, What is Used, is It Strong and Holds Up Long?

Full tt recently and I began wondering... when the stomach muscles are sewn together, are they cut then sewn so that they grow together, or is the...

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