How long does the tummy tuck take?

2 hours: The tummy tuck takes about 2 hours. The actual name is called panniculectomy. Insurance usually covers this procedure when the following condition is met: chronic rash confirmed with photos and treated by antifungal by pcp for 3 months. Other symptoms which justify a medical reason to remove the pannus (the overhanging skin) might include lower back pain or abdominal wall hernia.

Tummy Tuck 3-4 hrs: I perform my tummy tuck procedures under IV sedation. The average amount of time for a full tummy tuck in my surgery center is 4 hours. However, I do perform the lockwood technique. If I am not doing muscle repair work (aka mini-tummy tuck), it is under 3 hours. Dr. Ricardo rodriguez baltimore, maryland.

2-4 hours: Depending upon the work needed to create the result you are looking for, a standard tummy tuck usually takes me 3-4 hours. I usually include some liposuction. I also hand sew everything (i.e. Avoid the use of internal or external staples). This time includes the time that it takes to put you to sleep and the time it takes to wake you from anesthesia.

1-5 hours depending : There are at least 10 different types of tummy tucks (witch hazel) and the procedure you undergo will have great impact on the extents surgery as well as the recovery. Please see this link for a desription of the four most popular techniques: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=djmer5b5bx4&feature=youtube_gdata_player.

Average: 2-4 hours: They vary depending upon the amount of work a given patient needs. Gastric bypass patients take longer up to 6 hours for a really large case.

The procedure can take 2-4 hours, depending on the type of tummy tuck performed: Mini, Full, or Extended Tummy Tuck. Aside from the type, our surgeons also spend extra time repositioning and reconstructing your new belly button to ensure that the final results look natural.