Tummy tuck risks

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What are the risks of a tummy tuck?

Thousands of tummy tucks are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon trained in body contouring, the results are excellent and patients report great satisfaction. Nevertheless, like any surgery, tummy tucks pose risks and possible complications. These include:

• Post-operative infection. Though rare, infections can occur, and can be treated with drainage and antibiotics
• Blood clots. You can minimize the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after the surgery as possible.
• Poor healing/ conspicuous scars. In extreme cases, these may require a second operation.

Note that smoking can delay healing. Thus, smokers should stop smoking, at least temporarily until they have completely healed from the surgery.

You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions before and after the surgery, especially those instructions regarding how long to wait before resuming physical activity.

Are there any cons of having a tummy tuck?

You should be aware that tummy tucks result in a permanent scar. Depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, this scar can extend from hip to hip.

If you have any questions about tummy tuck surgery, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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