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Every surgery has associated risks, with some
surgery types having far more than others. Tummy tucks have risks
specific to the procedure, and also general risks that need to be
considered. These general risks may apply to all cosmetic surgery
procedures. We strongly suggest that each patient discuss every
tummy tuck risk with their doctor, specialist, or surgeon of choice.
Tummy Tuck Surgery Risks:
• Additional surgeries
• Allergic drug reactions
• Anesthesia reactions
• Aspiration pneumonia
• Bleeding
• Blood clots
• Bruising
• Delayed wound healing
• Fluid collection
• Numbness, or change in sensation
• Phlebitis
• Prolonged recovery
• Scarring
• Skin death
• Swelling
General Cosmetic Surgery Risks:
Satisfaction with Results - Your surgeon will make no guarantee
that you will be 100% satisfied with the results of your tummy tuck
procedure. You may pay alot of money for your procedure, and it
is important to know that the results may never look like the image
you have in your mind.
Post-surgery complications - Patients may experience
severe complications after surgery such as internal bleeding, blood
clots, infections, and more..
Infections - Some patients may exerience an infeection after surgery
and some physicians may prescribe an antibiotic.
Medication Reactions - If you fail to communicate an allergy, drug
use, or prescriptions, the results may be a reaction to the medication
prescribed by your surgeon. A drug reaction or overdose can be fatal.
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