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Is it okay to get a tummy tuck and BBL after a miscarriage?

jacebo92Aug 29, 2016
I had scheduled surgery (tummy tuck and bbl) for September 30th (one month away). Then I found out I was pregnant, but I then had a miscarriage. Is it safe to continue with surgery? Or how long should I wait?

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Dr. Onelio Garcia Jr, MD, FACS
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Answered on Sep 5, 2016
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Aug 31, 2016
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