Our team of professionals at Body by Kotoske knows some people are unaware of the time it takes for the tummy tuck procedure to be performed in Phoenix. That is why we are going to explain the time and also talk about how there can be complications that extend the time of the procedure.

What Happens During A Tummy Tuck At Body By Kotoske In Phoenix?

To fully understand the amount of time it may take during the procedure for Phoenix patients, at Body by Kotoske we want to explain to you what the procedure is. The tummy tuck involves a variety of things that should be explained. When you come in on surgery day at Body by Kotoske we will apply local anesthesia, this ensures that you aren’t feeling discomfort or pain during the surgery. Then they make several incisions on your stomach to remove loose skin and fat. These incisions are normally made near your belly button or pubic hair area in an oval, horizontal, or elliptic shape.

Once the excess fat has been removed and the loose skin has been taken care of, the surgeon will tighten the connecting tissues around the abdominal area. Permanent sutures will be used during this process and they will be connected near the abdominal muscles. The skin around your belly button will be fixed in the right position so that is looks normal. We will also suture your belly button in its correct area. The incision around your pubic area will be closed and draining tubes will be entered to remove fluid from the surgical site from your body. It is important for Body by Kotoske patients in Phoenix to clean these regularly and check the contents of the drain especially at home. This incision leaves a scar on your body that usually is around your natural bikini line.

The amount of time a tummy tuck procedure can take for Body by Kotoske patients in Phoenix is reliant on the complexity and the size of your stomach. The bigger your stomach the longer the procedure will take to complete. Excess skin can also be a reason the procedure time is extended further. If you have large amounts of body fat and have a lot of loose skin, then the procedure may take longer periods of time. The normal amount of time a tummy tuck take is between one to two hours. This is without complications and with less body fat and loose skin. 

The complex procedures on the other hand can take up to 4 to 5 hours to complete at Body by Kotoske in Phoenix. This is due to extra body fat and loose skin. It causes complications during the procedure and can lead to extended times. The shaping of the hips and thighs can also extend the procedure if they have access to fat or loose skin. The best way to assure your tummy tuck doesn’t take a long time is by choosing a skilled surgeon. That is where Body by Kotoske comes into play, we offer very skilled and masterful surgeons who have experience in the tummy tuck procedure. This will shorten the time and ensure that your surgery looks phenomenal afterward. We will also inform you if there are any complications and inform you the amount of time you should take to recover.

You can also shorten the time by trying to cut your body fat percentage lower than what it is. If you can cut down some weight before procedure day, this will make the surgeon’s job easier and quicker. How long it takes really depends on how much fat there is.

If you have any questions or concerns about how long the procedure at Body by Kotoske takes in Phoenix, feel free to contact our team today! We are always ready to answer questions and want to make sure you a thoroughly informed before surgery day. We know answered questions can ease your mind and we want you to feel comfortable and ready to go.