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Do tummy tucks cause permanent vaginal dryness?

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Cakelady502Dec 3, 2018

I keep hearing rumors that tummy tuck surgery causes your vagina to permanently become dry, is this a true side effect? It's really deterring me from getting one.

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Dr. Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS
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Dr. Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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Dr. Peter D. Geldner, MD
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Dr. Peter D. Geldner, MD
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Dr. Anita Patel, MD, FACS
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Dr. Anita Patel, MD, FACS
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Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Dr. Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS
Dr. Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 13, 2018
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Dr. John Rosdeutscher, MD
Dr. John Rosdeutscher, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 9, 2018
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Dr. E. Ronald Finger, MD
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, MD
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Dr. Ahmed Ali-Khan, FRCS (Plast)
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