| Operation time | 1 1/2 - 2 hrs |
| Anaesthesia | general |
| Nights in hospital | 3 |
| Risks - common | bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, temporary skin irregularity, fluid collection, delayed wound healing of umbilicus |
| Risks - uncommon | infection, excessive scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness, delayed wound healing, skin tags at end of scar, fat necrosis |
| Pain and discomfort | 7 - 14 days |
| Follow-up after surgery | 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 months |
| Time off work | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Sports | 2 weeks - walking
4 weeks - gentle jogging
6 weeks - everything except sit-ups and swimming
12 weeks - everything |
| Result | 12 weeks until final result
scars continue to improve over 18 months |
