What Can I Do Prior to Surgery to Reduce Risks Associated with Mini Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by 3/03 happymommyof3 in Eugene
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, female, anesthesia, risk

I am 32 years old, had 3 children now 14, 11, and 6. I am finally going through with the surgery I have wanted for 14 years! I am extremely nervous about going under and the risks associated with the anesthesia and the surgery. what can I do prior to surgery (2 weeks away) to help reduce my risks? and is it possible to be back to a desk job after just 11 days off with the mini tuck and a small amount of lipo? My dr. will also correct the lower abdominal muscles but said they are not bad.

5 answers to What Can I Do Prior to Surgery to Reduce Risks Associated with Mini Tummy Tuck?

Preparing for Mini-Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Assuming you in good health and consume a healthy diet ( and avoid the use of nicotine) is how much else to do in preparation for surgery. You should be aware however that is extremely unusual for a patient who has had 3 children to be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck procedure. A few words of caution for future patients contemplating tummy tuck surgery may be in order: In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Mini Tummy Tuck

To reduce risk, avoid smoking, alcohol, drugs, herbs, and mega dosing vitamins. Read all of your instructions, and call their office if something is not clear. Then, relax and enjoy the benefits of modern technology.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

How to best prepare prior to a mini tummy tuck

Typically, your plastic surgeon will review what you should do and avoid before your surgery. If he/she has not, you should contact the office to receive the information. For my patients, they are to avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, aleve, etc. starting 2 weeks prior to surgery. If you are a smoker, it is best to stop one month prior to surgery. Finally, I do suggest taking high dose Vit C such as 1000 mg to 2000 mg/ day and multi-vitamins starting a few weeks prior to... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Increasing surgery safety

If you are in good general health,eat right, aren't diabetic or hypertensive, don't smoke and drink only in moderation you will likely do great! Your Doctor probably gave you a list of medicines/foods to avoid prior to surgery (ones that "thin" your blood), read it carefully. The risk of general anesthesia for healthy individuals is exceedingly low when performed in an accredited setting. 11 days should be enough recovery time to return to clerical type work. Good luck!!!... more

Marcel Daniels, MD
Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

Mini-tummy tuck

The most important thing to do prior to surgery is to avoid any medications that could thin your blood and leave you with bleeding issues.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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