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Where to Go in Case of Tummy Tuck Complications?

asked 2 years ago by time4change in Warner Robins, Georgia
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 255 times
Tags: belly, complication

I live a little over 1.5 hrs south of Atlanta. I want a Tummy Tuck but the only recommended Dr's that I have found is in Atlanta. Is that too far away to travel for a Tummy tuck?

If there were complications can I go to the local ER or should I be close to my Plastic surgeon? I don't know many people here and no one has been recommended to me for any Dr's in this area.

3 answers to Where to Go in Case of Tummy Tuck Complications?

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How far is too far when traveling for plastic surgery?

Dear Time4change, There are several answers to your question : "If there were complications can I go to the local ER or should I be close to my Plastic surgeon? I don't know many people here and no one has been recommended to me for any Dr's in this area." Most established plastic surgeons have a lot of out of town patients. As your practice grows and people get to hear about you and see your work, they tell others who tell others. This results in people who want you to... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Complications

Significant TT complications are relatively rare.  I think, if you are comfortable with an Atlanta plastic surgeon, you should have no hesitance in having your TT performed there.  Many of my patients travel 1.5 hours or longer.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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How far is too far when traveling for plastic surgery?

Hi Time4change. This is a good question. It is very rational and good planning to consider how far away you live from your plastic surgeon. First, let's make it clear that the vast majority of patients do not have complications after surgery. However, a few do have complications and, no matter what, you will be having post-operative visits with your surgeon. I trained in Atlanta and am very familiar with the surgeons there, particularly those at Atlanta Plastic Surgery and Paces... more
Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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