Question:
Can a tummy tuck be done on an outpatient basis?

   — Margaret B. (posted on March 13, 2002)

March 13, 2002
Yes it can at a great savings. Talk to your plastic surgeon for details.
   — Frank M.

March 13, 2002
Mine is scheduled for April 5th & will be done on what's called a "short stay" basis. I will stay overnight in the hospital & leave in the morning. My insurance co actually approved a 23 hour stay. The way I understand it, I won't ever be admitted to a real room, but will stay in "observation" til I am discharged. Guess that's assuming everything goes as planned.
   — Kathy W.

March 13, 2002
I have lots of plastic surgery links. Email me if you are interested. Many are done outpatient basis. [email protected]
   — Joelle B.

March 14, 2002
A friend of mine had an abdominoplasty and liposuction done at an outpatient surgery center in September. She was under general anesthesia for about 4 hours and she said she didn't have any problems from it. I plan on doing the same thing in September.
   — Patty H.