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Uneven tummy tuck results, is this common and can it be corrected? 9 months post op (photos)

October 26, 2023
Asked By:22000 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I am 39 5”2 and 110 pounds. I had a tummy tuck and diastatis recti correction.After 3 pregnancy had loose skin and muscle separation. I am 9 months post op and noticed Center line in abdomen is crooked. It curves to my right side. Has anyone else experienced this. My PS says it’s just how I healed.

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