How soon after tummy tuck can you leave surgical center?

Safety should always be the main concern. It is generally
recommended that the length of elective surgery be less than six hours. The
procedures should be performed in an ambulatory facility that is accredited by
one of the national organizations like the American Association for
Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF) or in a licensed
hospital. Many surgeons would recommend an overnight stay at an appropriate
facility where you can be appropriately monitored, no matter where the
procedures are performed.

Keep in mind that following the advice of any
surgeon on this or any other web site who proposes to tell you what to do
without: examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired
outcome, and taking a full medical history, as well as discussing the pros and
cons of each operative option would not be in your best interest. I would
suggest your plastic surgeon be certified by The American Board of Plastic
Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with, and discuss your
concerns with that surgeon in person. That way, you can have a better idea what
is safe and makes the most sense for you.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

You should be able to go home from surgery in as little as an hour after surgery, especially if a long-acting (several days) local anesthetic is used such as Exparel.  I have done hundreds of tummy tucks safely as outpatient surgeries and except under an extremely rare situation have not found it necessary for the patient to stay overnight.  Best of luck with your surgery!