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How Do I Go About Getting a Tummy Tuck or Stomach Muscle Surgery

asked 8 months ago by alicam
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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How Do I Go About Getting a Tummy Tuck or Stomach Muscle Surgery

4 answers to How Do I Go About Getting a Tummy Tuck or Stomach Muscle Surgery

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Tummy Tuck - How Do I Go About Getting a Tummy Tuck or Stomach Muscle Surgery

Here's what I advise (this is true for any procedure): 1) Do some research - before anything else, go through several websites and/or books so that you know what's involved with each procedure and variant that's available. You will be going around and speaking to some surgeons but the time to learn as much as possible about whatever procedure you're interested in is before hand. 2) Then - make some appointments for board-certified plastic surgeons in... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Get several consultations for a tummy tuck

Thank you for your question. The first thing to do is see a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. To get a list of surgeons in your area, go to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website at plasticsurgery.org. Get two or three consultations and go with the surgeon that you like best. Usually this will be the one that you connect with the best, who spends the most time with you, that gives you the most information about tummy tucks including risks and who does not... more
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Getting a tummy tuck, what should I do?

A full evaluation by a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery should be the most important first step. During your consultation all risks and benefits should be explained. As the patient this is your opportunity to have all your questions answered. It is really important to be aware of surgeons who might recommend doing a tummy tuck under sedation and not full general anesthesia! Some surgeons also do not utilize a surgery center or hospital either.... more
Shahin Fazilat, MD

Mountain View Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Your first step should be consultation with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. This consultation will help you determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure and should educate you regarding the procedure and the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. It is extremely important to seek consultations with the appropriate physicians. Please be careful because there are physicians who will offer... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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