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Can I have a tummy tuck if I was diagnosed with high blood pressure?

May 2, 2016
Asked By:Shaylam in Omaha, NE

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Answer: Blood pressure and tummy tuck surgery

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Answer: Can I have a tummy tuck if I was diagnosed with high blood pressure?

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Answer: Can I have a tummy tuck if I was diagnosed with high blood pressure?

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Answer: Can I have a tummy tuck with HTN?

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Answer: High blood pressure and surgery, some advices:

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