Can you be awake during a tummy tuck?

February 23, 2011
Asked By:KSMH2O in Florida

I've heard of some plastic surgeons around the country performing awake tummy tucks; Is this a legitimate procedure that can give you good results if you need a full tummy tuck, or is this considered dangerous with minimal results?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Tummy tuck should be done under general anesthesia.

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Tummy tuck should be done under general anesthesia.

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 25, 2011

Answer: Full tummy tuck usually best under general anesthesia

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 25, 2011

Answer: Full tummy tuck usually best under general anesthesia

Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2011

Answer: Is your surgeon a board certified plastic surgeon?

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 25, 2011

Answer: Is your surgeon a board certified plastic surgeon?

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 24, 2011

Answer: Awake tummy tuck is possible.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2011

Answer: Awake tummy tuck is possible.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Anesthesia for a Tummy Tuck

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Answer: Anesthesia for a Tummy Tuck

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