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What is the Purpose of Placing a Patient in a Chair While Performing a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

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Hi, my stomach is completely covered in a lot of stretch marks. I had a consultation for a tummy tuck and the doctor mentioned something about possibly making the incision higher on my sides to remove some more of the stretch marks on my hips. Also, the doctor mentioned something about possibly having me placed in a chair during the surgery. I'm confused about what the purpose of placing me in a chair during the surgery is. Can you please explain what the purpose is of using a chair? Thank you.

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