Since there is a plethora of variables associated with the tummy tuck procedure as it pertains to your particular case the only estimate of time the tummy tuck takes is based on national averages.
In general, one will easily be able to inquire with any tummy tuck specialists during a consultation to determine how long their surgery will take.
When it comes to the surgery and the length of time it takes to perform you have to sit back and ask yourself a couple of questions.
The first question you need to ask yourself is how much fat would you like removed during the surgery.
The more fat cells that have to be removed then obviously the longer the surgery will take.
The second and important question is pertaining to your loose and sagging skin.
How much of this skin will you want to have removed during the surgery? If you do not want any fat or skin removed then you can go in for an endoscopic tummy tuck which will take no more than an hour depending on the amount of abdominal muscle damage there is.
From this point, you will also need some blood tests as well as a determination by the surgeon whether general anesthesia will be used or not.
If you will need general anesthesia then the surgery will then take longer.
Furthermore the surgeon will also have to decide the manner of incision that will be made based on the amount of skin that needs to be removed during the procedure.
These incisions are usually relatively small and no longer than 15 centimeters in length which will then later be sutured up.
The sutures will need to stay in for at least 7 days to allow the skin to heal and during this time period it will be suggested that you get plenty of rest.
Make sure that when you choose a surgeon for your surgery that they are not only licensed but that they are certified to perform the tummy tuck procedure.
Certification is one of the most important aspects about choosing a cosmetic surgeon for your upcoming procedure.