How Long Until I Look Good and am Fully Recovered After Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift?

June 1, 2011
Asked By:San Francisco2973 in San Francisco, CA

I am 32 and in good health and am very fit. If I have a tummy tuck and breast lift, in general how long will it take not just until I'm recovered enough to return to work and normal activities, but to actually look *good*? As in, good enough to wear a bikini and not have it be obvious that I just had major surgery done? (swelling down, scars fading, etc) I realize this is relative and may depend on a lot of factors, I am just trying to get a sense of what is normal.

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July 5, 2011

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