Important Questions to ask your Tummy Tuck Surgeon
While there are countless resources on the web for finding information, regarding tummy tuck surgery (and we here at Tummy Tuck Info, certainly encourage you to do your homework), there are some questions that just can’t be answered until you’re meeting with your doctor and discussing the circumstances of your individual situation. There are many FAQs out there relating to many surgical procedures, but no two patients or doctors are alike.
With that in mind, here are some questions you can ask your doctor, upon meeting for consultations about your tummy tuck procedure. As the old saying goes, the only stupid question is one that never gets asked…
Tummy Tuck questions, courtesy of PlasticSurgery.com.
- I would like to reduce my bulging tummy. How do I know if I qualify for a full tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck surgery?
- How many abdominoplasty procedures have you performed?
- Are you board certified? If so, by which board?
- Many doctors recommend that a female patient delay surgery if she is going to become pregnant. Why is this?
- Where will my surgery be performed?
- What type of anesthesia is typically recommended for tummy tuck procedures?
- Is this considered an outpatient or inpatient procedure?
- Do you recommend performing liposuction along with the tummy tuck procedure?
- How long should I expect to be off my feet before returning to work or resuming my workout activities?
- Will my scar be noticeable?
- How long must I wear a compression garment?
- May I see the before and after photos of your previous patients who have had a tummy tuck procedure similar to mine?
- What would happen if I gained or lost a large amount of weight after the procedure?