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| Procedure: | Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) |
| Length: | Two to five 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: two to four weeks. More strenuous activity: four to six weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: three months to two years. |
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| Preoperative appearance | Skin dissection | Muscle tightening | Removal of excess skin |
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| Postoperative appearance |
Actual patient photographs available at time of consult.