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Tummy Tuck Surgery
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The exact nature of and amount of time need for tummy tuck surgery will depend upon several factors, including the specific individual, the amount of work they require, and the surgeon's technique. In general, however, tummy tuck surgery typically takes between two and five hours to complete. A mini- or partial-abdominoplasty takes significantly less time, as little as two hours. Local anesthesia or general anesthesia is most commonly used.
For a complete or traditional tummy tuck, an incision is made from hipbone to hipbone just above the pubic area. A second incision is usually made around the navel and it may be connected to the lower incision to resemble an upside down 'T'. After the incisions are made, the surgeon will then separate the skin from the abdominal wall. The vertical muscles of the abdominal wall are usually tightened and excess skin and fat are removed. A new opening will be cut for the navel to be reinserted, and then the incisions are stitched closed. Dressings are typically applied over the incisions and drains may be temporarily placed at the incision sites to collect any excess fluid. Partial- or mini-abdominoplasty procedures follow the same general technique but with a much shorter incision and often without the second incision around the navel.
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New York Tummy Tuck Surgery