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Is soreness and discomfort in the abdomen normal after a surgery?

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Dr. Gary Tuma answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Pain: Absolutely. Just make sure you let your surgeon know where it hurts and when it hurts the most.

Answered 3/26/2013

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