In addition to the significant cost I am worried the pain level will be so high the next day after the anesthesia wears off I won't be able to get home without an ambulance, esp. since I plan on recovering on the 2nd floor of my house.
January 10, 2014
Answer: Overnight stay after abdominoplasty In my practice all abdominoplasties I do in the surgery center go home that day. I have done this for 15 years and every patient that I plan to send home goes home. Long acting local anesthetics placed at the time of surgery (either "pain pump" or Exparel) have really made this a MUCH easier proposition in the last dozen years. I find people really prefer the comfort of their own home/family is a big reason motivating them to get home. Best of luck to you,James E. Chappell, MD FACSSeverna Park, Maryland
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January 10, 2014
Answer: Overnight stay after abdominoplasty In my practice all abdominoplasties I do in the surgery center go home that day. I have done this for 15 years and every patient that I plan to send home goes home. Long acting local anesthetics placed at the time of surgery (either "pain pump" or Exparel) have really made this a MUCH easier proposition in the last dozen years. I find people really prefer the comfort of their own home/family is a big reason motivating them to get home. Best of luck to you,James E. Chappell, MD FACSSeverna Park, Maryland
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January 10, 2014
Answer: Overnight stay after tummy tuck Dear motherof4kids, The answer to your question can vary from surgeon to surgeon. It depends on their experience and comfort level. In my surgery center most of the patients go home after surgery, mostly because of the infiltrative long acting anesthetic that I use that makes them comfortable. Very rarely I would have a patient requesting to go to the hospital after surgery and be placed on the pain pump ( PCA ). That is however very expensive and can add to the total cost close to $2000. So, my answer to you, that is based on over 1000 tummy tucks, is that you do not have to stay in the hospital over night but you have to find the right surgeon. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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January 10, 2014
Answer: Overnight stay after tummy tuck Dear motherof4kids, The answer to your question can vary from surgeon to surgeon. It depends on their experience and comfort level. In my surgery center most of the patients go home after surgery, mostly because of the infiltrative long acting anesthetic that I use that makes them comfortable. Very rarely I would have a patient requesting to go to the hospital after surgery and be placed on the pain pump ( PCA ). That is however very expensive and can add to the total cost close to $2000. So, my answer to you, that is based on over 1000 tummy tucks, is that you do not have to stay in the hospital over night but you have to find the right surgeon. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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