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Mini tummy tuck
A mini tummy tuck involves a short incision, less skin removal and muscle tightening below the belly button. Almost all patients who have had a pregnancy require a full tummy tuck.
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A 35-year old female asked:
Ive just had a mini tummy tuck with Lipo of flanks. Im 10 days post operation. When i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. Othis normal due to swelling? Will it go down to make a flat belly?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How do I know if i need a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck ?
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A female asked:
Where is a good place to get a less expensive mini tummy tuck? Are there other countries where i can safely get a very inexpensive mini tummy tuck?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Is a mini tummy tuck a major surgery and how much do it cost?
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A female asked:
Can i lift things after having a mini tummy tuck? I have a small daughterhow long after my mini tummy tuck do I have to wait before i can pick her up?
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A female asked:
Will i gain weight in weird places after a mini tummy tuck? Ive heard that liposuction sometimes causes fat to accumulate in weird places on the body. Is this a risk with a mini tummy tuck?
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A 48-year old female asked:
Seroma after mini tummy tuck. I'm away on vacation. What should I do?
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A female asked:
Can i climb stairs after a mini tummy tuck? My bedroom is on the 2nd floor of my housewill i be able to climb the stairs to get to it after my mini tummy tuck?
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A 35-year old male asked about a 36-year old male:
I have a pouch tummy 22 days post Mini tummy tuck and liposuction above the belly button. Will I get flat tummy? I also had liposuction for love handles and I still see them?
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A female asked:
How much pain medication will I have to take after a mini tummy tuck? I dislike taking prescription pain medications. How much and what kind will i need after my mini tummy tuck?
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A female asked:
How common is infection after a mini tummy tuck? I have a compromised immune system because of the medication i take. Do i need to worry about infection after having a mini tummy tuck?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I am 16 days post op from mini tummy tuck and have wave like symptom in lower abdomen. I can't get to ps for a few days. What should I do ?
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A 34-year old asked:
What happens if you get pregnant after a mini tummy tuck?
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A male asked:
Would medication for alcohol and amphetamine addiction complicate a mini tummy tuck procedure? I'm struggling to overcome alcohol and amphetamine addiction with specialized therapy and counseling. The medications that help me with the withdrawal are cloni
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A 40-year old asked:
Are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?
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A 36-year old asked:
Do tummy tucks (witch hazel) have to be costly?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the dangers of tummy tucks (witch hazel)?
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A 45-year old asked:
How much do tummy tucks (witch hazel) usually hurt?
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A 35-year old asked:
Any suggestions / hints for toning abs for those who have already had tummy tucks (witch hazel)?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the dangers/side effects of tummy tucks (witch hazel)?
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A 36-year old asked:
Do tummy tucks (witch hazel) hurt? Will they remove stretch marks?
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A 35-year old asked:
Do tummy tucks (witch hazel) hurt? Is it worth it to remove my stretch marks?
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A 34-year old asked:
Dangerous to get liposuction? Tummy tucks (witch hazel)? What's the difference?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is it true that many celebrities get tummy tucks (witch hazel) surgery for flat abs?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Why do I feel pain at the bottom of my tummy during a sexual relationship especially when he tucks (witch hazel) his peenis in?
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A 44-year old asked:
In asia how much do tummy tucks (witch hazel) and breast lifts usually cost?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have tubal reversal with a umbilical hernia repair? and is tummy tucks (witch hazel) insured or payed half?
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A female asked:
Can you use tucks (witch hazel) pads on your nipples after pumping?
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A 31-year old female asked:
After I have a bm it burns for a few hours. I've tried tucks (witch hazel) wipes, but no major relief. Some blood on tp. What could this be? How to get relief?
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A 18-year old female asked:
How often can I use tucks (witch hazel) for hemorrhoids?
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