Tummy tuck risks
The safety of tummy tuck surgery depends primarily on the medical condition of a patient.
Morbid obesity and uncontrollable diabetes, hypertension, and other medical conditions significantly increase risk of tummy tuck surgery. (S. Sean Younai, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy Tuck – Is It Safe? What Are the Risks and Side Effects?
The majority of serious complications that may occur with tummy tuck surgery occur within the first 2 weeks. These may include deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, infection, bleeding, and even death. Fortunately, the potential for these types of major complications are very small, assuming careful selection of plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist, and fully accredited surgery facility.
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Other types of complications that are more likely ( but still much less than 50%) include superficial incision line healing problems (wound healing problems), seromas, abdominal wall asymmetry, abnormal scarring, unsatisfactory cosmetic result.
Given that your surgical procedure is scheduled, you may benefit from additional consultation with your selected plastic surgeon to address specific concerns/questions. Patients going into surgery should do so in a confident/calm fashion; doing so generally results in a smoother recovery process. (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
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The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a safe procedure but all cosmetic procedures have risks associated with them. The surgical risks include infection, delayed healing, and seromas. These tummy tuck risks total about 15% in occurrence but are usually well tolerated and your Plastic Surgeon will be able to deal with these problems if they arise.
In addition, there are risks associated with anesthesia such as pulmonary embolus, deep venous thrombosis, and cardiac problems but the incidence is low. An addition factor is comorbidity from obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, and other illnesses. The tummy tuck is a very satisfying procedure that is done in large numbers on a daily basis. (Thomas Guillot, MD, Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck safety
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In the appropriate patient, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a great, safe operation. An abdominoplasty can tighten/flatten the abdomen, narrow the waist, and remove excess skin and fat.
The appropriate tummy tuck candidate should be near their ideal weight, engage in a healthy diet and exercise regimen, and have a treatable deformity.
Typical tummy tuck risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, wound breakdown, and seroma. Heavier patients and larger skin excisions have a higher rate of seromas and wound separation.
Infections are infrequent in healthy patients. Bleeding is a risk of any operation and I encourage my patients to limit their activity, use a stool softener, and keep their nausea under control. In most patients,, the scar is acceptable as long as it is kept low enough.
Scarring can be unpredictable in some patients and there is a small possibility of needing a scar revision. In an uneventful surgery, the side effects should be minimal. Of course there will be a scar, but that is the cost of removing the loose, stretched out skin. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon to get all of you questions answered. (Matthew H. Steele, MD, Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck is generally a very safe surgery
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Tummy tuck is generally a very safe surgery, but there are always tummy tuck risks associated with any procedure, and tummy tuck is no exception. However, you can increase your chances of having a safe and satisfying procedure by choosing a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
This ensures that he or she has had many years of in-depth plastic surgery training and has passed a series of qualifying examinations. Board-certified plastic surgeons are also held to strict standards of ethical conduct to ensure proper and professional behavior.
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Common side effects of tummy tuck usually include bruising, swelling, and soreness. You will probably be asked to avoid strenuous exercise for about 6 weeks and should expect to take 1 to 2 weeks off work for recovery. Once you have completely healed, however, you will enjoy a flatter, firmer abdomen and improved body contour. (Thomas McNemar, MD, FACS, San Ramon Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is an extremely safe procedure.
Obviously for any surgery routine bloodwork and investigations need to be carried out to ensure the health of the patient.
If the patient is healthy then potential risks are minimum and include infection, bleeding, seroma collection and scar problems. Almost all patients are extremely happy after this procedure. (Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
