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| Flatten the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and tightening muscles of the abdominal wall. An excellent procedure for abdominal skin and muscle laxity following childbirth. Results are permanent--no more mummy's tummy! |
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| 1 1/2 to 3 Hours, depending on the patient's needs. Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia for full tummy tucks, local anesthesia (with sedation) for mini- tummy tucks. |
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| Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks. |
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| Either, depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery. |
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| Bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation under the skin, abnormal healing or scarring. Need for a second operation. |
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| Back to work: 2 weeks Strenuous Activity: 4 to 6 weeks Fading and flattening of scars: 3-12 months. |
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