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Tummy Tuck

(Abdominoplasty)

  • Procedure: Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall.
  • Length: 2 to 5 hours.
  • Anesthesia: General, or local with sedation.
  • In/Outpatient: Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery.
  • Side Effects: Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.
  • Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation.
  • Recovery: Back to work - 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity - 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars - 3 months to 2 years.

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