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How Common Are Blood Clots After Tummy Tuck?

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Am due for a tummy tuck soon, but am scared of getting a blood clot DVT, my surgeon said they use compression cuffs on the legs, that keep pumping during surgery. After surgery I would be in surgery stockings. Is that normal or should be on blood thinning tablets or some injections? Can I do anything before to prevent DVT.

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