Abdominoplasty

What Risks Are Involved?

When performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, one trained in body contouring, the results are normally more than satisfactory. However, as with all surgical procedures, there are some risks associated with abdominoplasty. There are also specific complications associated with the procedure. These include: infection, blood clots, and poor healing, which can result in heavy scarring. Infection can be treated with antibiotics and drainage. The risk of blood clots can be minimized by moving around as soon after surgery as is possible. Poor healing and scarring may require additional surgery.

Smoking can increase the risk of complications and hinder healing. By following your surgeon's instructions carefully before and after surgery, you can significantly reduce your risk of complications.

Click here to continue to Page 5….