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Tummy Tuck to Reduce Waist 5-10 Inches - Is This Possible?
Hi I would like to know if you can reduce your stomach/waste by 5-10 inches with lipo and tummy tuck? I'm about 5'2, 159 lbs, mearements...
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Should I Lose More Weight Before Going for Tummy Tuck?
I am 25 and considering a Tummy Tuck with some Liposuction around the edges (muffin top, below breasts, waist, hips and thighs). I obviously want the...
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Tummy Tuck or Liposculpture First?
I am in need of a Tummy Tuck & Lipo/Body sculpting. I am 5'6", 150lbs, 47 years of age. I had 2 kids they are both adults now. One doctor...
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Possible to Re-tighten Muscles Without Entire New Tummy Tuck?
I had a full tummy tuck about 14 years ago. Since then, I had put on weight and have lost it but am now in great shape through eating right and...
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Round Waist 2 Years Post- Tummy Tuck - Why?
I had a full abdominoplasty 2 years ago i was very satisfied with the result no swelling ,every thing went well i recovered after 4 month, but few...
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Can Tummy Tuck Shrink the Waistline?
I have lost weight and I am considering a Tummy Tuck. Will this procedure shrink my waistline as well?
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Will Definition in the Abs Be Achieved After Tummy Tuck?
How long will swelling last? Also, will it be all around back waist and buttock area? Will I have abs after?
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Tummy Tuck And Lipo To Flanks What is Wrong with my Waist? (photo)
Had a Tummy Tuck And BA and also lipo of the flanks and outer thigh on Nov 09 2011 And there are areas around my waist the should not be there a big...
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Why is Waist Bigger After Tummy Tuck?
I had a tummy tuch with muscle tightening, a lot of skin was removed and also a bit of fat. My waist is bigger then before, what is the reason for this?
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Which Surgeries Can Significantly Decrease the Waistline
I heard there's many different surgeries that can reduce the size of the waistline but which surgeries significantly reduce the wasitline? If...
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Can Abdominoplasty Correct my Waist Inconsistency Due to Scoliosis?
One side of my waist goes just straight down and the other side is curved due to my leaning to one side. I'm hoping that with abdominoplasty that...
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I Am Not Sure Whether I Should Get a Tummy Tuck or Just Liposuction? (photo)
I am 23 years old and have not had children but I would like to have children in the future. I'm looking to either have a tummy tuck or...
21 doctor answers
Bruise and Burn from Waistband 2 Days Post-op Tummy Tuck
2 days after tummy tuck surgery, got bruised from waistband on my lower abdomen, turned into a big burnt area couple of days later. 2 wks post surgery...
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I Had my Full TT w/ Lipo of Upper Belly 3 Weeks Ago, Normal To Be Bigger 3 Weeks PO?
When I look at myself with the compression garnment off, I dont think that I am badly swollen any more as the fat gut is gone and also the excess...
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What Procedure Can I Look Into To Define My Waist?
I have a very square shape. Moderate hips, DDD, 38 ribs, 36 waist, 38 hips. 5'10. 165lbs. What procedure can I look into? Ribs removed?
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