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What are the Best brands for medical grade compression garment for Tummy Tuck?

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40inFloridaMar 5, 2015

Surgeons- what brand of medical grade compression garment do you prefer for your patients that have a Tummy Tuck?

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Dr. Edward P. Miranda, MD, FACS
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Dr. Edward P. Miranda, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS
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Dr. Thomas Trevisani, MD
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Dr. Thomas Trevisani, MD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Dr. Christine Sullivan, MD (retired)
Dr. Christine Sullivan, MD (retired)
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