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Dog Ears after TT, 1 year post-op - exercise?

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fles14Mar 8, 2017

I have dog ears left after a tummy tuck 3/16 since dog ears are leftover fat will exercise help it go away? I workout 3 times a wee mainly cardio

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Dr. Christian Arroyo, MD
Dr. Christian Arroyo, MD
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Dr. Sugene Kim, MD, FACS
Dr. Sugene Kim, MD, FACS
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Answered on Mar 18, 2017
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Dr. Erika Sato, MD, FACS
Dr. Erika Sato, MD, FACS
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Answered on Mar 9, 2017
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Dr. Laura A. Sudarsky, MD (retired)
Dr. Laura A. Sudarsky, MD (retired)
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Answered on Mar 9, 2017
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