Question 1

how long should i wait to have a tummy tuck afterc section and what do u tjthink about tummy tucks (witch hazel)?

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Wait until older: Before resorting to surgery, see if exercises will achieve a similar result, particularly at your age. As you get older, exercise may not be as effective and if it really bothers you, in the hands of a good surgeon, it's fine.

Question 2

what is involved with tummy tuck?

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Several things: Abdominoplasty is done to tighten the muscles of the abdomen, which have usually been stretched by pregnancy or massive weight gain, and to remove excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall. It is a big operation with a long incision just above the pubic hair that extends from hipbone to hipbone. You should make sure you are done having children before considering this operation.

Question 3

what can i do instead of a tummy tuck?

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Lose weight: Not to sound unkind, but weight loss is the only alternative.

Question 4

how is a pannectomy and a tummy tuck different?

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The difference...: Is that in a panniculectomy, the excess "apron" of fat and skin is removed from the abdomen through a long incision at the lower abdomen. In an abdominoplasty, the same thing is done but also (and very importantly) the rectus muscles are brought back to their normal position in the midlne and the abdominal muscular wall is tightened.

Question 5

hello! disadvantages of tummy tuck before having kids?

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Well,..: The common sense answer is that having children and being pregnant puts you at risk of having your Abdomen/stomach stretched as the baby grows inside you.

Question 6

do medicaid pay half of a tummy tuck?

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Depends: Ask them directly ... I know with a large Bmi they cover weight loss surgery in California. As part of that surgery some doctors will do a tummy tuck.

Question 7

are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

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Yes..: I'm told by my patients that it's similar to a c section.

Question 8

what can i expect with a tummy tuck surgery?

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Lower tummy skin: A mini tummy tuck differs from a full tummy tuck ("abdominoplasty") in that the separated muscles ("diastasis") are not repaired as high up, there is not a scar around the belly button, less skin is removed and the length of the scar is not as long.  Both require a similar recovery (6 weeks) for full healing of the muscle repair.

Question 9

how much does tummy tucks (witch hazel) cost?

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Varies: Tummy tuck cost will vary by geographic location. The price ranges between $6500-$10000 depending on the extent of the tummy tuck.

Question 10

around how many hours is a tummy tuck surgery?

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2-4 hours: Depending on your size, previous surgeries, amount of skin to be removed, and whether you have had significant weight loss play factors into the time of surgery.   You will be asleep, so you wont really know either way.  Time for recovery is usually 2-3 days of discomfort and need for assistance, 1-2 weeks at home, light activity for 6 weeks. Best of luck and quick recovery!

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