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Is the Procedure Safe? Tummy Tucks | Liposuction

Tummy tuck surgery is highly invasive. Large incisions are required and a considerable recovery period before you’re back on your feet. Unfortunately, not all people find themselves healing at an optimal rate and can catch some snags along the way. Here are some potential risks and complications that can result from a tummy tuck to consider before choosing this procedure.

Scarring is an unavoidable byproduct of this surgery. If a plastic surgeon tries to convince you that you will leave scar free or guarantees no noticeable incision marks, take your business elsewhere. Scarring is one of the most unpredictable and inevitable parts of any surgical procedure.

The incisions used are extremely long, running from hip to hip horizontally in the traditional full abdominoplasty procedure. While some people might manage to escape largely unscathed with just a hint of a line, it’s far more common for people to find it necessary to camouflage the area.

Severe scarring, such as raised keloids, is all possible in a few cases. Remember that most people fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. Unless you’re extremely lucky or unlucky, you’ll have some noticeable, but usually easy to hide, scars.

All of this is significant section of this topic. Skin necrosis is one of the scariest, and fortunately, fairly rare risks when undergoing a tummy tuck procedure. This is when the tissue near the incision dies. This happens due to a lack of blood flow to the area. The area will blister or leak fluid and the fat beneath the surface might be revealed. It looks like a large, open wound.

While skin necrosis in most healthy patients is rare, in smokers it’s much more common. This is why they do not make ideal candidates for the procedure. Skin necrosis can leave further scarring and is quite physically and emotionally distressing.

If you’re a smoker and are considering undergoing a tummy tuck, you will want to quit the habit as soon as possible before surgery as well as after, as well as consult with an experienced surgeon and go over all potential complications.

Bleeding, blood clots, and infections are more common problems associated with a tummy tuck and occur shortly after surgery. If you find yourself with flu-like symptoms, fever, or any bleeding that’s unexpected, call a doctor immediately.

The sooner you treat these problems the more likely you’re to stop them before they snowball. You may experience some bleeding and other alarming symptoms following surgery, but remember that individuals heal differently. While you still want to err on the side of caution, there is no need to panic. Most of these issues can be resolved with the aid of a doctor or some simple home remedies.

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