Anyone Know the Cost Diffence in Awake Tummy Tuck and A Tummy Tuck in Tn ?

Anyone Know the Cost Diffence in Awake Tummy Tuck and A Tummy Tuck in TN?

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Awake for a tummy tuck

Yes, some very limited mini tummy tucks can be performed awake under local anesthesia. However, a full tummy tuck with major work and abdominal tightening is best performed under general anesthesia. I do not recommend cutting corners to save money. It would be very difficult to get a good result under those circumstance and it is not necessarily safe. Patient safety comes first.

Tummy Tuck under Local Anesthesia?

Thank you for your question. Yes, tummy tuck surgery can theoretically be performed under local anesthesia but I DO NOT recommend it. You will find that most plastic surgeons perform the operation under general anesthesia only. The use of Board Certified Anesthesiologists who monitor patients from start to end provides the safest environment for patients. Abdominoplasty is an extensive procedure and I would recommend general anesthesia so... more

The Cost Diffence in Awake Tummy Tuck and A Tummy Tuck in Tn ?

Thank you for your question. I am afraid that I do not know what the cost difference between local and general anesthesia would be in Tn. While it is possible to perform a tummy tuck under local anesthesia I really do not think that it is a very good idea and have always advised my patients against it. The reasons? It is much more difficult to pull the abdominal muscles together under local anesthesia and of course, pain during the surgical procedure could also be a... more

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An Awake tummy tuck??

I would not recommend that anyone proceed with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) under local anesthesia, no matter the cost. Not only will the pain associated with the procedure be unnecessary, but plication or tightening of the muscles will be significantly compromised. Other parts of the procedure may also be compromised because of inadequate anesthesia. You should also carefully evaluate the credentials of any surgeon that you visit, but particularly any surgeon who... more

Awake Tummy Tucks? Not A Good Choice!

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) surgery is best performed under General Anesthesia by a board certified plastic surgeon who has significant experience in this procedure. It is very important during a tummy tuck procedure that the abdominal wall muscles are relaxed in order to properly plicate the muscles with permanent sutures. In awake tummy tucks, the muscle wall is not relaxed and this increases the risk of injury to the underlying abdominal organs during suture plication.... more