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Pap Smear Test/Exam Post Tummy Tuck - How Soon After?

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Tee in CAJun 8, 2012
I’m at about 3 weeks post op and my doctor told me to wait another month to get the test done (I’m due for one). I’m following his advice but I just wanted to get other Doctors’ opinions on how soon after a tummy tuck is it okay to get a pap smear test/exam done since at some point of the exam requires the OB/GYN to press down hard on the stomach and pelvic area. Thank you.

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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Margaret Skiles, MD (retired)
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Dr. Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired)
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Dr. Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
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