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Loose skin after gastric sleeve surgery - Am I a tummy tuck candidate? (Photos)

I had gastric sleeve surgery over a year ago and have been at a stable weight for four months. I recently had a breast lift and augmentation, but would like to take care of the loose skin on my stomach in the future. Is a tummy tuck my best option? Is there another procedure I should consider instead?

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A little clinical information about your age, child-bearing and weight history would be helpful in giving a better answer. That said, the picture you submitted shows some loose skin just above the belly button which typically is a no-go sign for a mini tummy tuck since that loose skin will still...

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