Abdominoplasty will involve a scar around the umbilicus and a scar along the lower abdomen. These scars will fade over time but do not go away. Each individual will scar differently. 

It would depend on what type of abdominoplasty is performed, if other procedures are performed at the same time and if you stay overnight. 

Absolutely. Abdominoplasty can be performed with other body or breast procedures. However, we may suggest staging surgeries if they would take too long or for safety reasons. 

Abdominoplasty patients experience moderate discomfort. We place a long acting local anesthetic called Exparel to help with postoperative pain. You will also have a prescription for pain medication if needed. 

That would depend on what kind of work you do. It is important to avoid heart rate elevation for the first two weeks and we ask you to avoid activities or exercise that uses your abdominal muscles for 6 weeks after surgery. 

It depends of which type of surgery you had. Some scars from previous surgeries could compromise the blood flow to the tissue and the surgical plan might have to be adjusted. 

Every surgery carries potential risks. The incidence of complications is low with abdominoplasty but includes bleeding, infection, fluid collection (seroma), impaired blood supply to the skin leading to necrosis. This is not a complete list but includes the common potential complications. 

Smoking, medical issues such as heart disease, history of bleeding or clotting disorders, previous abdominal surgery (see above), high BMI, certain connective tissue disorders.