Body: Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Tummy Tuck surgery can correct overstretched sagging skin of the abdomen and to tighten abdominal muscles. The result of the surgery is flatter and firmer abdomen.
We ask our patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach to stay overnight in Baptist Medical Center. They will be transferred directly from our operating suite to their hospital room. This is to prevent any complications.
Cost for Tummy Tuck Surgery
| Cashier check discount charge: |
$6890.00 |
48 Months payment plan with No prepayment penalty ($7250.00) |
$170.00/month |
| Required deposit before Scheduling your surgery |
$700 |
Our charges includes Dr. Nezami's surgery charge, the charge for an MD
anesthesiologist, operating room charges, and follow up. Our
consultation charge is 80.00 which will be applied toward your surgery
if you decide to proceed with the surgery.
 Preparing for your Tummy Tuck Surgery
We advise our patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach to avoid taking certain medications such as aspirin and Ibuprofen and vitamin E. We advise them to stop smoking at least three weeks before the surgery, if they are smokers. Smoking interferes with blood flow to the skin and prevents the rapid healing and will cause complications. On your pre-operation consultation you will be given specific and detailed instruction.
The incision for Tummy tuck surgery
The incision is made across the lower abdomen. The belly button will be placed at the correct position. The sutures will be removed after 4 to 5 days.
Duration of Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery
Depending on the extend of the surgery, Tummy Tuck surgery takes three to five hours.
Tummy Tuck surgery is performed in our Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center. Our surgical suite is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. Our Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center is within Baptist Medical Center Complex. This gives our patient in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach a great deal of comfort and assurances that in case of an emergency, they have immediate access to a major hospital.
How painful is Tummy Tuck Surgery
This is a frequent question asked by our patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. In
Tummy Tuck Surgery the abdominal muscles are tightened, and this can be painful. The pain can be controlled by medication. The pain is most felt the first few days. After tummy tuck surgery it will be painful to stand straight, but we recommend to start walking as soon as possible to help your recovery and avoid blood clot.
Scarring of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Every person heals differently. They are a number of products on the market that can help the tissue to heal better and faster such as vitamin E, Cortisone Creams, silicone creams. Mederma cream and silicone sheet.
Recovery period after Tummy Tuck Surgery
It will take you several weeks to have a complete recovery. Recovery after tummy tuck surgery varies from one person to another, it might take between two to four weeks. All this time you will be wearing a garment.
Candidates for Tummy Tuck Surgery
If you are considering Tummy Tuck Surgery, you must be at least 18 years old, in good health, and not pregnant nor be nursing. There is no age limit to have tummy tuck surgery.
Cost for Tummy Tuck Surgery
Our patient in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach can call our office at 904-399 5061 for an estimated charge. Our quote always includes Dr. Nezami's charge, the charge for a Board Certified Anesthesiologist, operating room charges, supplies and one year follow up. First consultation charge will be applied toward your surgery if you decide to follow through with the surgery.
Financing
We work with several companies that provide financing for our patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. Within 24 hours you will have an answer from one of these companies. We regularly check the market to find companies with the best rates and services. Please call our office at 904-399 5061 for their toll free number.
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