Can Tummy Tuck Be Done Without General Anesthesia?

September 24, 2009
Asked By:cantfindavedderman in Pennsylvania

I am scheduled for a tummy tuck without muscle repair. Can this procedure be performed without general anesthesia?

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January 19, 2016

Answer: Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Under Epidural Anesthesia

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January 19, 2016

Answer: Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Under Epidural Anesthesia

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January 19, 2016

Answer: The short answer is yes, but it depends on what is being done...

January 19, 2016

Answer: The short answer is yes, but it depends on what is being done...

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