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Can my Tummy Tuck Have Come Undone 2 Yrs Post Surgery?

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LimalimeSep 3, 2013

I had a TT 2 yrs ago. I recently had a sculpting massage done in my belly area. It was pretty rough and painful I'm afraid it got my TT undone. My belly looks swollen like before I had a tummy tuck. I haven't gain weight, I work out daily. Can it be possible for my TT to become undone?

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