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What can you do to shorten recovery time from a tummy tuck?

themommynthepeaOct 30, 2018
Hello, I am interested in getting a tummy tuck but unsure if I’m ready for that recovery time. From what I understand, the work done on the abdominal muscles is what makes the recovery so long. Would it be possible to exercise the abdominal muscles to strengthen them and bring them together for a skin only tummy tuck?

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