How long is the hospitalization after abdominoplasty? - Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck) - Forums & Discussion 

Between 24 and 48 hours of hospital stay are enough for a total recovery. Remember that it won't be advisable for you to take care of children or start doing household chores during the first couple of weeks.

I perform the procedure of Abdominoplasty as a day case, in a wet technique, without hospitalization. Few cases require one day hospitalization.

The most common is to remain one night in hospital and up to three days.

Usually i discharge my patients on the day after surgery. It would depend on the type od drains placed and the extent of dissection .

Abdominoplasty can performed under a local anaesthetic or a general anaesthetic as a day stay procedure. Patients are able to go home the same day and a community nurse can come in for a home visit the following day. A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals. Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include: . Pregnancy . Aging . Significant fluctuations in weight . Heredity . Prior surgery What it won’t do: A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program. Although the results of a tummy tuck are technically permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly diminished by significant fluctuations in your weight. For this reason, individuals who are planning substantial weight loss or women who may be considering future pregnancies may be advised to postpone a tummy tuck. Also, a tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised, generally those treated areas below the belly button. Is it right for me? Tummy tuck surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. Abdominoplasty is a good option for you if: . You are physically healthy and at a stable weight . You have realistic expectations . You are a non-smoker . You are bothered by the feeling that your tummy is too large For more information and before/after photos please check out our website at www.niagaraplasticsurgery.com

I am thinking og having a tummy tuck hopefully in Junem I will be traveling to the Carebean afterm how long befor \i can take a long haul flight

Usually 24 to 48 hours