Hi, I have had 3 csection and have some loose skin and indentation where my scar is which makes my abdomen look weird and flaccid. I would love a tummy tuck. Do you think the tummy tuck can be done under Mac anesthesia ? I have heard of some plastic surgeons doing it without general anesthesia and would love it if I could do same. In my csection, they numb you and are awake. Why can't they do tummy tucks like that? A prevail any input. Thank you
February 12, 2016
Answer: General vs MAC Hi pretttymoe11,Thanks for posting. While most procedures can be done under various forms of anesthesia, some surgeries are best performed under general anesthesia. This always raises concerns for patients, who may not have all the information needed to make the best decision. For example, studies definitely show that risk from anesthesia is related to the depth (i.e., can you respond when asked your name), rather than the type/route of anesthesia (inhalation gas vs intravenous MAC). If you can not made comfortable enough under MAC without jeopardizing your ability to breath, either your safety or your result may be compromised. Our anesthesiologist always calls the patient before the surgery to discuss risk/benefit of type of anesthesia before the surgery. Please see attached web reference. Good luck!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: General vs MAC Hi pretttymoe11,Thanks for posting. While most procedures can be done under various forms of anesthesia, some surgeries are best performed under general anesthesia. This always raises concerns for patients, who may not have all the information needed to make the best decision. For example, studies definitely show that risk from anesthesia is related to the depth (i.e., can you respond when asked your name), rather than the type/route of anesthesia (inhalation gas vs intravenous MAC). If you can not made comfortable enough under MAC without jeopardizing your ability to breath, either your safety or your result may be compromised. Our anesthesiologist always calls the patient before the surgery to discuss risk/benefit of type of anesthesia before the surgery. Please see attached web reference. Good luck!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Can a tummy tuck be done under Mac or local type anesthesia? I only perform my surgeries under general anesthesia- especially Abdominoplasty. It is the safest most reliable method of anesthesia available in my opinion. For more info re/this topic you can read my blog here:
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Can a tummy tuck be done under Mac or local type anesthesia? I only perform my surgeries under general anesthesia- especially Abdominoplasty. It is the safest most reliable method of anesthesia available in my opinion. For more info re/this topic you can read my blog here:
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Candidate for a TT Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a tummy tuck. Patients who are healthy but have EXCESS SKIN OR FAT that does not respond to diet and exercise. Patients who have undergone SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT LOSS and have hanging skin. Women with loose skin and stretch marks FOLLOWING PREGNANCY. Anyone with LOSS OF SKIN ELASTICITY. Patients who are unable to tighten the abdominal wall with exercise.If you have loose or sagging abdominal wall skin; often associated with relaxation of the anterior abdominal wall muscles (frequently secondary to multiple pregnancies).
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Candidate for a TT Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a tummy tuck. Patients who are healthy but have EXCESS SKIN OR FAT that does not respond to diet and exercise. Patients who have undergone SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT LOSS and have hanging skin. Women with loose skin and stretch marks FOLLOWING PREGNANCY. Anyone with LOSS OF SKIN ELASTICITY. Patients who are unable to tighten the abdominal wall with exercise.If you have loose or sagging abdominal wall skin; often associated with relaxation of the anterior abdominal wall muscles (frequently secondary to multiple pregnancies).
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