Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

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Surgical Procedure

1. General Anaesthetic (detailed explanation by Anaesthetist)
2. Per-operative antibiotics
3. 2.5 hours (simple) 4 hours (belt lipectomy) of operating
4. Local anaesthetic infiltration
5. Approach/incision
6. Abdominal muscle plication
7. Dressing
8. Compression garments (from www.macom-medical.com using the code Bulstrode to gain your discount)
9. Pain relief
10. Home when ready - 1-3 night stay
11. Change of dressing at 4-7 days
12. No upper body or high impact exercises 6-8 weeks
13. Out patient Follow up