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Swelling over my Tummy Tuck Incision - Is This Normal?

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england4642Feb 15, 2011

My tummy tuck was 24 days ago, and i am worried that the ridge of swelling over my incision will not go down. It still looks like i have some overhang there. Apart from this, my results are still very good, and i am pleased.

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