Degeneration of lumbar disc after tummy tuck. What could have happened to my muscles during the procedure?

August 24, 2022
Asked By:JinPhx in Phoenix, Arizona

I had an extended tummy tuck in July of 2021 to mainly remove excess skin. I didn’t have abdominal separation or anything wrong with my muscles before my procedure. I chose a reputable doctor in Scottsdale, AZ and paid almost 18,000 cash for this procedure. It has been over a year and I am now in physical therapy due to abdominal weakness and degenerative disc disease which I did not have before this procedure. What could have happened to my muscles during the procedure? I am desperate for help!

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August 29, 2022

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Degenerative Disc Disease

August 29, 2022

Answer: Tummy Tuck and Degenerative Disc Disease

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