Tummy Tuck
Procedure: Flattens the abdomen by removing
excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of the abdominal wall.
Length: 2 to 5 hours.
Anesthesia: General Anesthesia.
In/Outpatient: Either, depending on the individual circumstances of the
surgery.
Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin
flap. Poor healing resulting in scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation.
Recovery: Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks
Strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks.
Duration of Results: Permanent,
however, the effects of gravity, aging, and weight fluctuations
may necessitate further surgery.
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