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What are dog ears? Do you always get them from a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?

April 26, 2017Abdominoplasty dog ears tuck TUMMY

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What are dog ears? Do you always get them from a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?

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Dog ears occur where small amounts of tissue bunch up at the ends of the scar as the wound heals and the swelling subsides. Not everyone gets them, they occur in about 12% of patients. A minor surgical procedure in the office will correct them if they do occur.