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Is tummy tuck with flank liposuction dangerous? Better to do separately? (photos)

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ckj51818Oct 29, 2018

It seems my doctor of choice does not do flank liposuction at same time as full tummy tuck. Dangerous and more complications are likely. Agreed? I’m about 5’2”, 160 lbs. How soon after TT can flank liposuction be done? Thanks!

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