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I am 15 days post op after a tummy tuck, are the dressings supposed to be off now?

July 22, 2015
Asked By:flamegs in South Africa, ZA

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Answer: I am 15 days post op after a tummy tuck, are the dressings supposed to be off now?

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July 22, 2015

Answer: By 15 days most patients after a mommy makeover do not need dressings.

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Answer: By 15 days most patients after a mommy makeover do not need dressings.

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