Abdominoplasty Tummy Tuck |
What are the Risks?All surgery inevitably carries some uncertainty and risk. Thousands of abdominoplasties are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon trained in body contouring, the results are generally positive. That said, there are risks associated with any kind of surgery and there are specific complications associated with this procedure. Post-operative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infection can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will prolong your hospital stay. You can minimise the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after the surgery as possible. Poor healing, which results in conspicuous scars may necessitate a second operation. Smokers are advised to stop, as smoking may increase the risk of complications and delay healing. You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following our instructions before and after the surgery, especially with regard to when and how you should resume physical activity. |