How Tummy Tuck Surgery Works and What to Expect

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Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery

Dr. Elizabeth Kerner

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I'm your host, Dr. Elizabeth Kerner. I hope you'll think of me as your sister, the plastic surgeon, who will tell you like it really is. I have been in practice in Plano & Dallas, TX for over 30 years, and I am American Board of Plastic Surgery certified. During my career I have had the honor to serve over 13,000 patients. Each episode will focus on one area of plastic surgery in depth, discussing the anatomy, the operative technique, risks, potential complications, and most importantly, who would be a good candidate and who would not be a good candidate.

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How Tummy Tuck Surgery Works and What to Expect

Plain Talk About Plastic Surgery

25 minutes 41 seconds

5 years ago

How Tummy Tuck Surgery Works and What to Expect

Thank you for joining me!

Today we're going to talk about abdominoplasty, or as it is more commonly known, the tummy tuck.

In this episode I'll give you the history of the tummy tuck. I will go over my consultation when patients come in who are interested in doing something to improve their abdominal wall, and then we'll discuss the risks and complications of tummy tuck surgery as well as the surgical technique. We'll also touch on your post-operative course and recovery.

Hopefully by listening to this podcast, it will answer questions that might have arisen after your consultation with me in the office.

We cover a lot of interesting ground in this episode, and answer many of the common (and uncommon) questions people have about abdominoplasty:

Why do people have tummy tuck surgery? Is it the skin? The fat? The protrusion? And how can a tummy tuck address those concerns?

What does the tummy tuck operation involve, and what is actually done during surgery?

What about complications like scarring, blood clots, and skin health?

What is recovery like? How long does recovering from a tummy tuck take?

What can you not do after an abdominoplasty?

Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck, and who is not?

As a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, I've addressed the questions and concerns of thousands of men and women, and I can tell you that everyone has questions when it comes to plastic surgery, and tummy tuck surgery is no exception. That's why I made this episode!

If you have any questions at all, please call the office or look on our website, www.DrKerner.com. I hope you enjoy this episode.

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