Most tummy tuck surgeries take between 2 and 3 hours depending on the patient size and the surgeon's proficiency. Ask your board certified plastic surgeon at the time of your consultation for more specifics. The time is not as important as the final result. A faster surgery does not mean a better outcome. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
Hi there- The length of your operation will depend on the details of your anatomy, the technique to be performed, and your surgeon's experience and efficiency with the technique. This is not to say that all surgeons who seem to take a long time are not experienced, or that surgeons who do the operation more quickly are rushing somehow... Just that there is variability in how quickly surgeons compete the same tasks (ask any anesthesiologist). But quality and safety are really what you should be concerned about. Whether your operation takes 2 hours or 5, if a surgeon has an excellent record of safety and his outcomes are excellent, you should be confident you are in good hands.
