How painful are internal stitches?

The extent of bruising after an abdominoplasty is excessive.  It mainly occurs as a result of blood thinners or liposuction without a compressive garment after abdominoplasty.  Where there is a lot of bruising you may expect a lot more firmness, swelling and induration.  This...

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck

The general guideline for outpatient surgery is 6 hours.  Make sure your doctor is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  It seems that you are young and healthy so the risk of anesthesia is really, really, really small.  If you are concerned about anesthesia, then talk no...