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Why is my stomach not flat after tummy tuck? 4 months post op. (photos)

ksand09
Hi, I had a mini tummy tuck 4 months ago. Since day one I have been concerned with what appears to be 2 pouches of fat on either side of my belly button. I had hoped that it was just odd swelling but the problem has gotten even worse as time has went on. It looks like bull dog jowels to me. Also there is fullness above my belly button. My doctor brushes me off when I ask about it and says I am too picky. I am not pleased with this result. Does it look like I need those areas liposuctioned?

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