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The duration of tummy tuck surgery depends on the complexity of the patient’s case and the technique used by the surgeon. For most of my patients, I am often able to perform a tummy tuck in approximately one and a half to two hours. It is important to discuss the credentials and experience of your surgeon before going forward with surgery.
On average a tummy tuck procedure will take between 3-4 hours, it will depend on the patient and complexity of the surgery.
The vastmajority of abdominoplasties take between two and three hours to complete.It’s important to realize that no twoabdominoplasties are ever exactly alike and for this reason operative times forthis procedure are variable.Although surgical times areimportant, it’s even more important that the procedure be performed by a boardcertified plastic surgeon with experience in this area.Safety should be everyone’s first priority.For this reason, it’s important that theprocedure be performed in a fully accredited facility with a board certifiedanesthesiologist in attendance.
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.
