I am 60 and live alone. Is there a way to make it through the recovery period after a tummy tuck on my own?

February 16, 2017
Asked By:Joyforlife in California, MD

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December 28, 2018

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March 1, 2017

Answer: Tummy tuck recovery can be made easier with home health nurses

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March 1, 2017

Answer: Tummy tuck recovery can be made easier with home health nurses

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2017

Answer: Solo recovery after tummy tuck?

Adam Tattelbaum, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2017

Answer: Solo recovery after tummy tuck?

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February 18, 2017

Answer: Tummy tuck

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February 18, 2017

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February 18, 2017

Answer: Tummy tuck after care

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Answer: Tummy tuck after care

Janet Turkle, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2017

Answer: Tummy Tuck recovery

Eric Schaffer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2017

Answer: Tummy Tuck recovery

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