Procedure
During the Tummy Tuck procedure, Dr. Leonard Grossman often utilizes fat and stem cells obtained from the unwanted portion of the abdomen to enhance other body areas. This can include augmenting the breasts, rejuvenating the face, or sculpting the calves or Brazilian Buttocks. This multi-faceted approach is highly effective if the operative time does not exceed five hours, ensuring the procedure remains safe.
All Tummy Tuck surgeries performed by Dr. Grossman in New York City are conducted under IV propofol sedation combined with excellent local anesthesia, known as twilight combination anesthesia. This method avoids common and dangerous complications associated with general anesthesia. The average surgical time for a Tummy Tuck is between two to three hours. Post-operative nausea has NOT been seen in Dr. Grossmans’ patients, and most patients experience little to no post-operative pain. Following surgery, patients are encouraged to begin walking immediately and typically succeed in doing so. Although there may be some tightness in the abdomen, this can be easily managed with over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Motrin or Aleve.