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Preparation for Tummy Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by debz in Florida
Latest answer by Michelle Spring, MD
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Tags: stomach, preparation

During the surgery process is the pt covered with a gown to cover their arms, chest, and lower extremities? I would feel self conscious if I wasn't partially covered.

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Preparation for tummy liposuction

In general, patients have a gown on for the consultation, as they are being prepared for the operating room and after surgery - basically all the time while you are awake. The gown is often removed during general anesthesia because patients usually have an IV in their arms, there needs to be adequate room for sterile preparation of the skin, and we don't want any marks on the skin from pressure from the gown (laying on it). Once your skin is prepped, you are... more
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon

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