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How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Get a Revision?

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I recently had a full tummy tuck just over 7 weeks ago. I know this is still early and there is still swelling. However, there is an overhang in front portion of my lower abdomonen that extends over the incision. Underneath the scar in this area feels very hard and so thought maybe it is acting like a dam for the swelling. There is swelling but also looks like there is still fat and possibly a very small amount of loose skin. What are my revision options? How soon can I get them (i.e more lipo?

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