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Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty - Plastic Surgery

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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American Board of Medical Specialties
1007 Church Street, Suite 404, Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 1-866-ASK-ABMS

American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
444 E. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 1-888-475-2784

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
11081 Winners Circle Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Phone: 1-888-272-7711

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