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Is muscle repair standard with a Tummy Tuck?

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QueenMelaninApr 16, 2017

After reading dozens of reviews here and having had 3 consultations myself, I'm wondering; Is muscle repair a standard part of performing a Tummy Tuck? Some mention it while others don't. I want to be sure it's included in my procedure. Do I need to specify or is it automatically part of the TT?

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Dr. Ramin Behmand, MD, FACS
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