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Pubic Area Appears Bigger After Tummy Tuck

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ArielaNov 24, 2008

I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters higher/bigger that it was pre-operation. My underwear used to cover the area completely, but now they don't. Is this normal? Will the skin eventually stretch back to its place?

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Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS
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