Okay for a general surgeon to perform tummy tuck?

Some general surgeons may do an adequate job on an abdominoplasty, but it is not in there specific area of expertise. I would sugest that you seek out a board certified Plastic Surgeon  for cosmetic surgery.

Abdominoplasty procedures are designed to remove infraumbilical skin and fat; and to tighten the anterior abdominal wall musculature. Patients should always undergo these procedures with a well qualified plastic surgeon who is board certified. In more complicated abdominal reconstructions, cooperation between... more

In general, the answer is always "No" to this question, but this particular case sounds even more complicated than most.  My recommendation is to seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to evaluate you to see if you are even a candidate for a tummy tuck at this time.  He or... more

Only go to doctors who practice within the scope of their training.  A weekend course or reading about it in a book is not a replacement for years of training.

Hello We are all trained to specialize in an area.  Board certified plastic surgeons are best at tummy tucks and I would keep it that way.  One would never expect a plastic surgeon to take out a gallbladder and one should not expect a general surgeon to do an abdominoplasty, especially a complicated... more

Unfortunately, this has become much more common as plastic surgeons have chosen for the most part to not accept insurance payments for procedures which are sometimes medically necessary, as it sounds like this might be.  However, the more complicated the case, the less appropriate it is for a surgeon to... more

Absolutely not. Even a simple tummy tuck should be performed by a plastic surgeon if you are interested in getting the best result. The goal is not to just survive the procedure. The goal is to have a beautiful result with the nicest recovery and the least chance of developing a complication. This is what a... more

A general surgeon who has not also trained in plastic surgery should not attempt this.  Being a Board Certified General Surgeon myself, I know how they think and they think a tummy tuck is easy compared to what they do within the abdomen.  I can tell you that a beautifully done tummy tuck will not be... more

Steph, I don't know how rural Henderson is, but I venture to say that it is close enough to civilisation to find a plastic surgeon who can either do the entire procedure or work with the general surgeon.  The complication rate for abdominoplasty surgery is not zero even when performed by a well trained... more

No, I would not recommend having a general surgeon perform a tummy tuck, just as I would not recommend that a plastic surgeon perform neurosurgery.  It is very important to find someone who is both trained and board-certified in the procedure of your choice.  The case you have described sounds... more