Frequently asked questions (FAQS) about abdominoplasty or tummy tuck
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ABDOMINOPLASTY or tummy tuck
frequently asked questions (FAQs)


information for Dr. Hudson's patients

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Will I need to take any special medicines?
Can I get the same results without surgery?
How much will the operation cost?
Is there anything I need to tell my doctor?
Do I need any special tests or X-rays?
How early do I need to be at the operating suite?
Where is the operation done?
How is the operation done?
Where is the scar going to be?
How long does the operation take?
When will I be able to go home after surgery?
Can I drive myself home after surgery?
What anesthetic is used for the operation?
Will my insurance pay for this surgery?
Am I being vain to have this operation?
What do I do to get ready for surgery?
Do I take my regular medicines before surgery?
What medicines should I not take before surgery?
What do I eat before surgery?
What can I do to reduce scars or bruising?
What are the complications?
Can I have the operation again?
How do I look after myself after surgery?
Do I need somebody with me after surgery?
Does it hurt after surgery?
What will I look like after surgery?
Will I like the results?
What happens I do if I do not like the results?
When can I return to work?
When can I exercise?
Do I have to eat a special diet?
Do I need to wear any special clothing or garment?
Will I need to change any bandages?
Will I have drains?
How do I look after my stitches?
How long does it take to heal?
Will I need a catheter?
When can I bathe or shower?
Do I have to sleep in any special position?
Do I need to use ice on the surgical site?
When can I have sex?
Should I stop smoking around the time of surgery?
May I drink alcohol around the time of surgery?
Can I combine the operation with other procedures?
How will I feel emotionally after surgery?
How long will the results of surgery last?
Do I tell people I have had cosmetic surgery?
When can I go to the gym after surgery?
How do I reach my doctor in an emergency?
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Dr. Patrick Hudson is a plastic surgeon in Albuquerque & Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Although his patients come from all over the world, most are European or American.
They come for all kinds of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery.
His special interest is corrective or revision cosmetic plastic surgery.
He will redo an unsatisfactory result from cosmetic plastic surgery performed elsewhere.
His aim is to create a more natural appearance & fix the results from a poor outcome.
Caution: Not all poor outcomes from cosmetic plastic surgery can be improved.