My Tummy Tuck surgery is set for Oct 5, 2009 and I am scared to death. I am 56 and feel like I am too old to have this surgery, but I can't stand this skin any longer. I just hope I will live to enjoy it. I have had many surgeries but I feel this will be the most painful. Any positive feedback for someone my age?
Answer: Tummy tucks in older patients Age per se is not a contraindication to this procedure and many of us have performed abdominoplasties in patients older than you. Your physical condition is most important. You do not say if you have any chronic illnesses or what your prior surgeries were. Between your family physician and your plastic surgeon (and general surgeon if you have had abdominal surgery or gynecologic surgery) you should feel comfortable in proceeding if they are in concurrence. Be honest with your plastic surgeon about your health matters, past surgeries, problems with those surgeries, your goals and expectations, any drug abuse, etc. A good recommendation can only come after obtaining a full medical and social history as well as comprehensive examination.
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Answer: Tummy tucks in older patients Age per se is not a contraindication to this procedure and many of us have performed abdominoplasties in patients older than you. Your physical condition is most important. You do not say if you have any chronic illnesses or what your prior surgeries were. Between your family physician and your plastic surgeon (and general surgeon if you have had abdominal surgery or gynecologic surgery) you should feel comfortable in proceeding if they are in concurrence. Be honest with your plastic surgeon about your health matters, past surgeries, problems with those surgeries, your goals and expectations, any drug abuse, etc. A good recommendation can only come after obtaining a full medical and social history as well as comprehensive examination.
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September 21, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck in 56-Year-old All surgery carries some risk. However, unless you have significant disease, a TT in a 56 year-old should be relatively safe procedure. All surgery also is accompanied by some degree of pain which is difficult to quantify. In my experience patients around your age tolerate the discomfort better than younger patients.
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September 21, 2009
Answer: Tummy Tuck in 56-Year-old All surgery carries some risk. However, unless you have significant disease, a TT in a 56 year-old should be relatively safe procedure. All surgery also is accompanied by some degree of pain which is difficult to quantify. In my experience patients around your age tolerate the discomfort better than younger patients.
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