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Still Have Bulge Above Tummy Tuck Scar After 1 Year. Why?

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jasmine00Dec 11, 2012

The bulge is above my left side and middle of my scar. However, my right side is flat. What's the reason for this? Did my surgeon leave fat or extra skin?

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