You will undergo surgery under general anesthesia at one of the fully accredited hospitals or surgery center operating rooms where Dr. John Mesa routinely performs surgery in New Jersey or New York City. The procedure takes 4 to 5 hours to complete depending on the patient. Dr. Mesa closes the incisions with dissolving stitches and places you in a supportive binder for your comfort during the recovery. Generally, Tummy Tuck surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. However, Dr. John Mesa admits the patient overnight in a nursing facility to encourage a smooth and uneventful immediate post-operative course. You are usually discharged home the next day after breakfast or lunchtime.