What Is The Procedure For Fat Removal From Tummy?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2014

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Question : I'm 5' 115 pounds I'm also thinking of something that will remove fat in my tummy area and love handles.What procedure would you recommend and a approximent price

Answered by Dr. Arun (21 hours later)

Brief Answer: 5000 to 10000 dollars Detailed Answer: You can opt for liposuction and tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. This will remove excess fat and tighten muscles. Cost will vary from 5k to 10 k dollars in different centers. Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (16 hours later)

is this something i could do all in the same procedure,breast tummy tuck,or liposuction?Aproximently cost? And does this center except care credit

Answered by Dr. Arun (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Usually these procedures are done separately. Usually not covered under insurance Care Total cost will be sum of two I mentioned.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Arun (20 hours later)

How long is the down time for these procedures ? When is the approximate time you can go back work?

Answered by Dr. Arun (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Downtime a week Detailed Answer: Usual downtime should be a week. You can go back to your job in 2 to 3 weeks. But cannot do heavy jobs and weightlifting for atleast 8 weeks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad