Why is a tummy tuck an outpatient procedure?

February 13, 2022
Asked By:Cathfrei in Ephrata, Washington

Hello! I am looking into skin removal due to loosing 140lbs and having 3 children. I believe I would receive a FDL or a circular/belt tummy tuck. One thing that has concerned me is I have heard this procedure is 99% of the time a outpatient procedure. Why? I am curious as someone who had 2 c sections, I was a 48 hour stay and I feel the FDL or Belt TT would be more invasive? I would love to know why Thank you for your time!

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Answer: Why is a Tummy Tuck an Outpatient Procedure?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Why is a Tummy Tuck an Outpatient Procedure?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2022

Answer: Outpatient procedure

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2022

Answer: Outpatient procedure

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2022

Answer: Why is a tummy tuck an outpatient procedure?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2022

Answer: Why is a tummy tuck an outpatient procedure?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Tummy Tuck as an Outpatient Procedure

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