"Make sure your doctor will tighten the muscles (I do this almost always) Look at the pre/post photos. The abdomen should be flat, the scar hidden below the bikini line, and there should be no dog ears (bulges at the sides). Look for natural-looking belly-buttons."
- Dr. Brian Reagan
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| Procedure: |
Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. |
| Length: |
3 hours. |
| Anesthesia: |
General or local with sedation. |
| In/Outpatient: |
Outpatient. |
| Side Effects: |
Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months. |
| Risks: |
Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation. |
| Recovery: |
Back to work - 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity - 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars - 3 months to 2 years. |
| Results: |
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