I am 2 years out from weight lost surgery and recently had a check up with my weight lost doctor. We discussed a tummy tuck. I recently noticed he is a general surgeon and does great hernia repairs and great weight lost surgerys. I want to know what is the difference and should I be worried? My consult is next week, but I am also having a consult with a PS to be on the safe side.
May 16, 2012
Answer: Tummy tucks performed by Plastic surgeons I would recommend getting your tummy tuck performed by a Board certified Plastic surgeon.
Best of luck!
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May 16, 2012
Answer: Tummy tucks performed by Plastic surgeons I would recommend getting your tummy tuck performed by a Board certified Plastic surgeon.
Best of luck!
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July 20, 2012
Answer: General surgeon or plastic surgeon for tummy tuck?
Weight loss surgery and tummy tuck surgery are two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT surgeries. Just because a surgeon is great at one, does not mean he or she'll be great at the other. For hernia repairs, a board certified general surgeon is a great choice. For tummy tucks or other cosmetic procedures, I would strongly advise you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
I do lots of tummy tucks on massive weight loss patients, and if they have a large hernia, I ask a general surgeon to work with me ... he repairs the hernia (his specialty), and I do the tummy tuck (my specialty). I hope that helps and wish you all the best!!
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July 20, 2012
Answer: General surgeon or plastic surgeon for tummy tuck?
Weight loss surgery and tummy tuck surgery are two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT surgeries. Just because a surgeon is great at one, does not mean he or she'll be great at the other. For hernia repairs, a board certified general surgeon is a great choice. For tummy tucks or other cosmetic procedures, I would strongly advise you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
I do lots of tummy tucks on massive weight loss patients, and if they have a large hernia, I ask a general surgeon to work with me ... he repairs the hernia (his specialty), and I do the tummy tuck (my specialty). I hope that helps and wish you all the best!!
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