I Plan to Have a TT in the Next 3 Mos. What Questions Should I Ask Plastic Surgeons During the Consultations? If I ask "will drains be used after surgery". What answer am I looking? What do I want? Thanks again. :)
Answer: What To Ask in A #TummyTuck Consult Foremost, you need to find a surgeon who listens to you and understands what you want in terms of results. You need to feel good about who you pick and excited about the results they can deliver for you. I believe that all of this can be discerned during the initial consultation and by asking specific questions that will help you gauge whether or not you will be receiving the best care along with the best results possible. Having said that, ensure that the surgeon's you are interviewing are board-certified and showcase a diverse portfolio of abdominoplasty cases. More specific questions to review in your consult might include the following: Am I truly a candidate for a tummy tuck or is there another/less invasive procedure that he/should would recommend post-evaluation of the area? Are my expectations with regards to results reasonable and attainable? Is the procedure performed under general anesthesia in a true O.R setting? What are the risks involved with having a tummy tuck? Where will you place my scars? What special techniques will you utilize to keep my results natural-looking? What does the recovery process look like? What will you prescribe for pain? Will I have drains? What is the timeline for follow up care/appointments? Patients receive an abundance of information during the education and assessment process of a consultation. I advise you take a list of questions to ask and make notes to review later on. Should you have any additional questions, follow up with the surgeon's care team and make sure that you feel comfortable and confident before moving forward.
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Answer: What To Ask in A #TummyTuck Consult Foremost, you need to find a surgeon who listens to you and understands what you want in terms of results. You need to feel good about who you pick and excited about the results they can deliver for you. I believe that all of this can be discerned during the initial consultation and by asking specific questions that will help you gauge whether or not you will be receiving the best care along with the best results possible. Having said that, ensure that the surgeon's you are interviewing are board-certified and showcase a diverse portfolio of abdominoplasty cases. More specific questions to review in your consult might include the following: Am I truly a candidate for a tummy tuck or is there another/less invasive procedure that he/should would recommend post-evaluation of the area? Are my expectations with regards to results reasonable and attainable? Is the procedure performed under general anesthesia in a true O.R setting? What are the risks involved with having a tummy tuck? Where will you place my scars? What special techniques will you utilize to keep my results natural-looking? What does the recovery process look like? What will you prescribe for pain? Will I have drains? What is the timeline for follow up care/appointments? Patients receive an abundance of information during the education and assessment process of a consultation. I advise you take a list of questions to ask and make notes to review later on. Should you have any additional questions, follow up with the surgeon's care team and make sure that you feel comfortable and confident before moving forward.
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March 2, 2017
Answer: There are many A tummy tuck is a procedure that improves the abdominal contour. Some of the questions you need to ask are as follows: How many tummy tucks do you perform? What is my recovery time? Do you use drains in my case and why? What are the risks of the surgery? Can you show me pre and post op photos that you have personally performed? What type of anesthesia will I get? Any other questions you have you need to ask the plastic surgeon. He or she should be open to answering any questions you might have.
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March 2, 2017
Answer: There are many A tummy tuck is a procedure that improves the abdominal contour. Some of the questions you need to ask are as follows: How many tummy tucks do you perform? What is my recovery time? Do you use drains in my case and why? What are the risks of the surgery? Can you show me pre and post op photos that you have personally performed? What type of anesthesia will I get? Any other questions you have you need to ask the plastic surgeon. He or she should be open to answering any questions you might have.
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June 20, 2012
Answer: Planning Your Tummy Tuck Surgery
Thank you for your question.
All of these are great questions. The board certification of the surgeon as well as where the surgery is performed are probably 2 of the most important questions you can ask. Ask to see many examples of the surgeon's work and ask to speak with other patients who have had this procedure performed.
The consultation should walk you through the process and questions may arise as the office staff / surgeon are reviewing the surgery with you.
Good Luck!
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June 20, 2012
Answer: Planning Your Tummy Tuck Surgery
Thank you for your question.
All of these are great questions. The board certification of the surgeon as well as where the surgery is performed are probably 2 of the most important questions you can ask. Ask to see many examples of the surgeon's work and ask to speak with other patients who have had this procedure performed.
The consultation should walk you through the process and questions may arise as the office staff / surgeon are reviewing the surgery with you.
Good Luck!
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June 9, 2012
Answer: Questions to ask during Tummy Tuck Consultation
Dear Raginrican,
As a candidate for Tummy Tuck, I am sure that you have done your homework researching and reading about the procedure.
During the consultation, a board certified plastic surgeon of ample experience will guide you well to make an informed decision. Often patients find themselves asking the right questions during consultations without planning in advance.
Nonetheless, I encourage any plastic surgery candidate to consider the following advises:
1. Make sure to get the special accommodations required for after the surgery ready before the due date.
2. Disclose all medical information with your surgeons; hiding even the insignificant ones could complicate the surgery and increase the risks of the surgery.
3. Ask about the post-surgical ambulation and nutrition requirements to optimize the healing hence the results
4. Make sure that surgical center where you will have your operation is fully accredited.
5. Note the time required for you to resume your normal daily activities and share future plans with your surgeon (like having children).
Thank you for your questions.
Dr. Sajjadian
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June 9, 2012
Answer: Questions to ask during Tummy Tuck Consultation
Dear Raginrican,
As a candidate for Tummy Tuck, I am sure that you have done your homework researching and reading about the procedure.
During the consultation, a board certified plastic surgeon of ample experience will guide you well to make an informed decision. Often patients find themselves asking the right questions during consultations without planning in advance.
Nonetheless, I encourage any plastic surgery candidate to consider the following advises:
1. Make sure to get the special accommodations required for after the surgery ready before the due date.
2. Disclose all medical information with your surgeons; hiding even the insignificant ones could complicate the surgery and increase the risks of the surgery.
3. Ask about the post-surgical ambulation and nutrition requirements to optimize the healing hence the results
4. Make sure that surgical center where you will have your operation is fully accredited.
5. Note the time required for you to resume your normal daily activities and share future plans with your surgeon (like having children).
Thank you for your questions.
Dr. Sajjadian
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July 24, 2022
Answer: Questions for tummy tuck / abdominalplasty consultation
In addition to the above mentioned questions, i would add the following:
1. dvt prophylaxis- how is it performed?
2. Is liposuction added to the procedure?
3. Is a fascial plication planned?
4. If it is a larger tummy tuck- is there also a pubic lift included
Bet of luck!!
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July 24, 2022
Answer: Questions for tummy tuck / abdominalplasty consultation
In addition to the above mentioned questions, i would add the following:
1. dvt prophylaxis- how is it performed?
2. Is liposuction added to the procedure?
3. Is a fascial plication planned?
4. If it is a larger tummy tuck- is there also a pubic lift included
Bet of luck!!
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