How common is uneven fat distribution after a tummy tuck?

March 29, 2016
Asked By:cdblondie in Pacific Grove, CA

I've heard countless people say that after a tummy tuck, their thighs got really big, or their butt, or they started getting back fat which they didn't have before etc. Everyone's body recovers and responds differently so I know it's hard to say what will happen, but how common is it to have uneven fat distribution like that after a tummy tuck? I want to be mentally prepared, is it highly likely that this will happen to some degree even if you maintain a healthy diet and resume exercise?

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