What Happens at a Preop Appt for a Tummy Tuck?

At your first appointment or consultation, you will meet with the surgeon and likely his nurse to go over your medical history and discuss what bothers you about your body and what things you want to change.  You will then have a discussion with your surgeon about what options are available and if you are a good surgical candidate.  You will likely be given a estimate for the procedures and any information regarding medical clearance for the surgery.  We then have you return to the office prior to the procedure to take pre-operative photos, review the consents and discuss and lingering questions that you have about the procedure.  

Good luck with your surgery.

Hi there-

The exact details of your preoperative visit are going to vary quite a bit between practices, and will also depend on your medical history and the details of the procedure you are having done...

In most cases, this visit serves the purposes of confirming your goals, assuring you and your surgeon are "on the same page", obtaining your informed consent to the procedure planned, having any remaining questions answered, giving you your prescriptions, etc...

This is a very important interaction, so you should prepare by carefully thinking about your goals, the plan, your recovery and plans for any period of disability (who is going to help with the kids, etc..), so that you will be ready to ask questions at your preop.