How long after my body lift surgery will I have to return to your office for a follow-up?

Question:

I’m from Atlanta and I’d like to know when I will have to return to your office after my body lift surgery and about how many follow-up appointments I’ll need.

Answer:

After a body lift procedure, I will follow up with a patient 5 days after, 2 weeks after, 6 weeks after, and 6 months after. Often, there is another visit or 2 to remove drains. If you are 4 hours away, I would want you to stay at least a week, and then probably return at a month and then ideally at 6 months or a year.