Tummy Tuck San Antonio

Your abdominoplasty will be performed in our accredited surgical facility. The type of facility depends on many factors, such as the surgeon's preference, your overall health, and the complexity of the procedure. In most cases, the surgery is performed in an outpatient surgery center or a hospital.

After an abdominoplasty, most patients can go home the same day. If we are doing an excision of a large amount of skin or additional procedures, you may need to stay overnight in the hospital or surgical center.

During your consultation, your surgeon will review all your options and supply you with recommendations. In general, an abdominoplasty is a good option if:

• You are at your ideal weight and have been stable at that weight for at least 6 months
• You are nicotine free. Nicotine can cause severe complications such as skin necrosis and wound separation. Tobacco use can also lead to an increased risk of developing a blood clot
• you have realistic expectations about the results of the surgery.
• If you have any bleeding or clotting problems, it is important that we are made aware of it. We will work with your hematologist to determine if this is a safe operation for you.
• If you have significant medical problems, we will work with your physicians to determine if you can safely undergo surgery.

If you are considering abdominoplasty, it is important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with ample experience performing this procedure. The surgeon will be able to evaluate your individual case and provide you with specific recommendations.

You can return to your normal activities in about six weeks. If you had abdominal plication performed, you may want to limit your abdominal core workouts until 3 months after surgery. When resuming activities, it is recommended that you start slow and wear an abdominal binder at first and slowly increase your activity level.

A cosmetic abdominoplasty is not covered by insurance, however, if you have chronic rashes under excess skin, your insurance carrier may cover a panniculectomy. If you are having a panniculectomy, the abdominal muscle plication (six pack tightening) and any additional dissection and liposuction will not be covered. These procedures can be combined with the panniculectomy but will be an additional and separate cost. We will work with your insurance carrier, but the final decision will be theirs.

The cost of an abdominoplasty varies from patient to patient and depends on the amount of surgery that is needed. For example, a mini abdominoplasty would cost less than a full fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. When determining the affordability of the surgery, the total cost of the abdominoplasty should be evaluated. The complete cost includes:

• Anesthesia fees
• Hospital or surgical center facility fees
• Medical test
• Compression garments
• Prescriptions
• Surgeon’s fee