| Procedure: |
Flatten abdomen by
removing excess fat and skin and
tightening muscles of abdominal
wall. |
| Length: |
2 to 5 hours. |
| Anesthesia: |
General, or local
with sedation. |
| In/Outpatient: |
Either depending on
individual circumstances and extent
of surgery. |
| 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. |
