Tummy Tuck Surgery Abroad
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck", is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen area of the body in order to make the abdomen firmer, to improve the contour of the waist and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. It should be noted that tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure and not a weight loss surgery.
The procedure at the glance
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Procedure : Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall.
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Hospital stay : 3 nights (1night before + 2 nights after the surgery).
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Length : 2 to 3 hours.
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Anesthesia : General
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Side Effects : Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.
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Risks : Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Need for a second operation.
Stay in Tunisia : 9 nights = 3 nights at the clinic + 6 nights at the hotel. -
Recovery : Back to work: 2 weeks. Full recovery: 4 to 6 weeks . Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.
Result : 12 weeks until final result, scars continue to improve over 18 months.