Why are my hips wider now after my Tummy tuck/mini leg lift?

August 19, 2015
Asked By:irieislandgirl in Florida, FL

I am almost 3 months after my tummy tuck and some of my shorts that I used to fit into before the surgery are now tight. I still am not as flat and hour glass shaped as I want to be. What can I do? Do I need to diet......again?

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August 20, 2015

Answer: Hips too wide

Kirk Moore, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2015

Answer: Hips too wide

Kirk Moore, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 21, 2015

Answer: Hips are fixed in width by bone and soft tissue coverage

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August 21, 2015

Answer: Hips are fixed in width by bone and soft tissue coverage

August 20, 2015

Answer: Why are my hips wider after my tummy tuck?

August 20, 2015

Answer: Why are my hips wider after my tummy tuck?

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