What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening?

February 1, 2009
Asked By:cemh28 in oklahoma

I am 3 weeks post-op from Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck. My surgeon didnt have to tighten my abs, so I believe my healing would be faster. He said I didnt need it done. In any case, what are the benefits of having it done?

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November 30, 2010

Answer: Not all tummy tucks require repair of the abdominal wall.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 30, 2010

Answer: Not all tummy tucks require repair of the abdominal wall.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening?

Marvin F. Shienbaum, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 7, 2022

Answer: What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening?

Marvin F. Shienbaum, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 28, 2010

Answer: Skin only tummy tuck

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2010

Answer: Skin only tummy tuck

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2009

Answer: Abdominal muscle tightening is key to getting a flat abdomen

Sean Younai, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2009

Answer: Abdominal muscle tightening is key to getting a flat abdomen

Sean Younai, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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