I just had a Tummy tuck and lipo 2 days ago but noticed I only lost 6 pounds. Any suggestions?

March 10, 2016
Asked By:nicky1627 in Arizona, AZ

I had large volume lipo and a tummy tuck but I didn't loose too many pounds yet? Do you know why?

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March 14, 2016

Answer: Weight After Surgery

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 14, 2016

Answer: Weight After Surgery

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Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 18, 2016

Answer: The numbers on the scale can be skewed at this stage.

David L. Kaufman, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 18, 2016

Answer: The numbers on the scale can be skewed at this stage.

David L. Kaufman, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2016

Answer: Only Lost 6 Pounds After Tummy Tuck

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2016

Answer: Only Lost 6 Pounds After Tummy Tuck

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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March 14, 2016

Answer: Minimal weight loss 2 days after tummy tuck

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Jeffrey G. Lind II, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2016

Answer: Minimal weight loss 2 days after tummy tuck

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Jeffrey G. Lind II, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2016

Answer: I just had a Tummy tuck and lipo 2 days ago but noticed I only lost 6 pounds. Any suggestions?

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Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2016

Answer: I just had a Tummy tuck and lipo 2 days ago but noticed I only lost 6 pounds. Any suggestions?

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Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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