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Liposuction Needed with Abdominoplasty? (photo)

I was told by my PS that I would be pleased with my abdominoplasty WITHOUT lipo. I feel as though this may be a necessity for my situation, but he...

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Lipo and Tummy Tuck?

Hi, i have just been for a tummy tuck consultation, i was told by the surgeon he only does lipo on the flanks and no other lipo anywhere else. I have...

14 doctor answers

Compression Garment W/no Lipo?

I had a tummy tuck w/no lipo. How long do I have to wear the compression garment? I have NEVER worn a girdle before surgery, do I have to wear spanx...

8 doctor answers | 3 community comments

1yr 1 Month Post Tummy Tuck?

So its been one year since i had my full tummy tuck.. without lipo as the doctor said i didnt need it.And the results i have today are not what i...

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Getting a Tummy Tuck, Ps Says I Only Need Muscle Tightening Below the Navel and No Lipo?

Going in for a tummy tuck, but my ps said i would need full tt and he would only need to tighten the below navel muscles and i would not require lipo?...

9 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Swelling or Fat After Tummy Tuck?

I am about 4 months out from an extended tummy tuck with NO liposuction at all. I exercise 6 days/week and follow a rigorous diet. I was hoping to...

6 doctor answers

What About Tahitian Dance - when After Tt (No Lipo)?

I understand walking is good after 2 weeks - I walk 3 miles/day - at least. But I recently (last year) took up Tahitian dance and love it. In fact,...

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Do I Need Lipo on the Hips with a Tummy Tuck & is It Safe? (photo)

After 3 kids and still looking like this after running a marathon and doing pilates, I certainly need a TT but do I need additional lipo and more...

4 doctor answers

TT with MR and Mastopexy - No Lipo?

Hi I had the procedure on the 21st January, off pain meds, feel ok apart from trying to stand straight with the muscle repair, am I ok to start a...

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I Had a Tummy Tuck Performed Without Liposuction in Nov 2012. How Long Should I Wait Before Getting a Liposuction?

I was told that getting a liposuction in the upper abdomen will affect the initial tummy tuck. Im not happy with the upper abdomen, wait nor hips....

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