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Cost
Exact figure will be worked out on your visit
to the hospital after consultation.
Cost of the procedure for one area usually ranges.
This fee does include anesthesia, operating room
facilities.
Hospital stay and other related expanses extra
Uncertainty & Risk
Thousands of tummy tuck operations are performed
successfully each year around the globe, the results
are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there
are always risk associated with surgery and specific
complications associated with this procedure.
Post operative complications such as infections
and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infections
can be treated with drainage and antibiotics but
can prolonged your hospital stay. You can minimize
the risk of blood clot by moving around as soon
after the surgery as possible. Poor healing, which
results conspicuous scars may necessitate a second
operation. It is advised not to smoke as smoking
may increase the risk of complications and delay
healing. You can reduce your risk of complications
by closely following the instructions;
Be sure to
- Tell
doctor about any allergies you have. (to food,
drugs, environmental elements).
- Tell
doctor about all medications, herbal supplements
or natural supplements you are taking.
- Be
sure to tell doctor if you smoke. Smoking
can lead to complications & poor healing.
- Carefully
follow any instructions given to you regarding
eating, drinking & exercise etc.
- Avoid
aspirin & aspirin containing medicines
two weeks prior to the surgery.
- Arrange
for someone to drive you home after surgery
and help you for a few days afterwards if
needed.
The information
on this website is only intended as an introduction
to this procedure and should not be used to determine
whether you will have the procedure performed
nor as guarantee of the procedure performed.
The best method of determining your options is
to consult the doctor and obtain answers to your
specific questions related to your situation.
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