Im 41 years old,5'5" and 160lbs. Lost 100+ lbs about 14 years ago via gastric bypass surgery. Not until recently did my loose stomach skin bother me. I live in the land of plastic surgery yet im having a heck of a time researching a Dr. that would preform a skin only tummy tuck. I do not need muscle repair..I do not need lipo. I do not need perfection..lol. just need this nasty loose skin to be cut away. PREFERABLY under local anesthesia.
May 12, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Gentle259841,
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May 12, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Gentle259841,
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April 2, 2024
Answer: Local not recommended Thank you for the question. Because the abdomen is a large area, it can be difficult to get the anesthetic effect under local alone. I don't perform local-only abdominal skin removal, but I've seen other surgeons do it, and the patients are usually uncomfortable during the process. Your procedure, under general, would take 2 hours or less and local anesthetic can be placed at the same time for long-acting pain control afterwards.
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April 2, 2024
Answer: Local not recommended Thank you for the question. Because the abdomen is a large area, it can be difficult to get the anesthetic effect under local alone. I don't perform local-only abdominal skin removal, but I've seen other surgeons do it, and the patients are usually uncomfortable during the process. Your procedure, under general, would take 2 hours or less and local anesthetic can be placed at the same time for long-acting pain control afterwards.
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