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Frequently Asked Questions about
Tummy Tuck
How is a tummy tuck performed?
What can I expect during my initial consultation?
Is there anything I need to do to prepare for a tummy tuck?
How long does the tummy tuck procedure take?
Is anesthesia administered during a tummy tuck?
Will I be able to return home the same day as my tummy tuck?
Will I have scars following my tummy tuck procedure?
Will I be able to have children after a tummy tuck? .
How can I tell if I am a good candidate for a tummy tuck?.
How is a tummy tuck performed?
During a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, Dr. Delgado makes a horizontal incision along the lower abdomen. Excess skin and tissue is removed through this incision.
What can I expect during my initial consultation?
If you are considering a tummy tuck, Dr. Delgado will first meet with you to discuss and evaluate your health, as well as discussing your expectations following the procedure. You will be required to provide Dr. Delgado with your complete medical history. This includes all medications you have taken and are currently taking, allergies, previous surgeries, and any other pertinent health information.
Is there anything I need to do to prepare for a tummy tuck?
If you smoke cigarettes, stop smoking. Smoking can greatly increase the risk of complications related to bleeding and other circulatory problems.
On the day of your tummy procedure, you may not eat or drink anything eight hours prior to the procedure. Any medications you take must be evaluated and approved by Dr. Delgado.
How long does the tummy tuck procedure take?
Dr. Delgado usually completes the tummy tuck procedure within three to four hours. The exact time for your tummy tuck procedure will depend on the amount of fat you are having removed.
Is anesthesia administered during a tummy tuck?
During your tummy tuck procedure, you will be under e general anesthesia.
Will I be able to return home the same day as my tummy tuck?
Following a tummy tuck, the patient may go home with a pain pump. However, if other procedures are performed along with the tummy tuck, an overnight stay may be required.
When can I return to work?
You will be able to return to work and most other activities within two weeks following your tummy tuck procedure. However, intense exercise and other strenuous activity should be avoided for at least six weeks.
Will I have scars following my tummy tuck procedure?
Yes, virtually every type of surgery leaves scars. Dr. Delgado understands that you want these scars located in the most inconspicuous areas so they can be covered with regular clothing. Your scars will extend from the top of your pubic hair toward the hipbones. The exact size of the scar will depend on how much extra skin remains. The scar can easily be hidden with clothing.
Will I be able to have children after a tummy tuck?
No. Following your tummy tuck, the extra skin has been removed and the muscles have been tightened. Pregnancy could lead to a number of side effects, such as hernias.
How can I tell if I am a good candidate for a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck is not a quick solution to obesity. The ideal candidates for a tummy tuck are individuals with excess skin and fat along their abdomen. Generally, healthy individuals with stubborn fat deposits are the best candidates for a tummy tuck.