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I have a lump above the belly button, and a dent. How will doc take care of that?

sun1965Sep 30, 2015
Had tummy tuck 11 days ago . At my first visit after the sergury my doc saw a lump a over the belly button . So under my garment he is having me wear a board . Also my stitches are still in and have to come out. Thank you

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