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How much does tummy tuck surgery cost?
What is the difference between a traditional tummy tuck and a mini-tummy tuck?
What is the recovery time for a tummy tuck?
Will there be much scarring?
Who is the best candidate for a tummy tuck?
How much does tummy tuck surgery cost?
Dr. Tattelbaum charges one flat rate for a tummy tuck. Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia area patients who come to us for tummy tuck pay $7500, which covers Dr. Tattelbaum's surgical fee, the fee for our board-certified anesthesiologist, and the cost of the licensed surgical facility where your tummy tuck will be performed. The all-inclusive cost for a mini-tummy tuck is $5500.
What is the difference between a traditional tummy tuck and a mini-tummy tuck?
In both mini-tummy tuck and full tummy tuck surgery, excess skin and fat are removed in order to contour your abdominal area; liposuction is also often used in conjunction with the procedure. The difference lies mainly in the extent of the surgery. In a mini-tummy tuck, the incisions are shorter, and the opening for the navel does not need to be moved, as it often does in a traditional tummy tuck. Washington, DC, and Maryland residents considering tummy tuck surgery should contact
us for a consultation; we will explain your options and help you choose the procedure that would best benefit you.
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What is the recovery time for a tummy tuck?
You will experience some swelling and discomfort after your tummy tuck surgery; these will be managed with medication prescribed by your doctor. You should plan to take at least two weeks off of work or school; many people feel comfortable returning after this time, though some prefer to take an extra week or two to recuperate.
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Will there be much scarring?
The incisions used to perform tummy tuck surgery will leave a lasting scar, but these can be minimized with proper surgical technique and post surgical care. The incisions are also strategically placed so that the resulting scars can be easily concealed beneath a bikini bottom.
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Who is the best candidate for a tummy tuck?
Often, women who have had one or more pregnancies and have over-stretched skin and muscle in the abdominal area as a result, opt to come to us for a tummy tuck. Maryland and Washington, DC, area men who have developed a protruding belly also often come to Dr. Tattelbaum for tummy tuck surgery. The procedure is also of great use to patients who have lost large amounts of weight, often by way of bariatric surgery, and have sagging, inelastic skin that remains after the fat is gone.
To learn more about a tummy tuck or another procedure offered at our Maryland and Washington, DC area practice, contact
Dr. Adam Tattlebaum today.
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