Do I need a flankplasty to make my love handles look better after my tummy tuck? (Photo)

September 10, 2015
Asked By:bramirezrn in Monterey, CA

I had a Breast reduction & Tummy tuck May 18, I feel my flanks are just excess skin. I run and exercise but can't lose the love handles. Also can I still be swollen after 4 months??

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September 12, 2015

Answer: Do I need a flankplasty to make my love handles look better after my tummy tuck?

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Afshin Parhiscar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 12, 2015

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September 17, 2015

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September 17, 2015

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September 13, 2015

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September 13, 2015

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September 11, 2015

Answer: Do I need a flankplasty to make my love handles look better after my tummy tuck?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2015

Answer: Do I need a flankplasty to make my love handles look better after my tummy tuck?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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