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

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bramirezrnSep 10, 2015
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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Dr. Afshin Parhiscar, MD
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Dr. Afshin Parhiscar, MD
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Dr. Jerome Edelstein, MD
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Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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