All surgeries involve some risk. Plastic surgery is often considered fun surgery but still carries risk and complications can arise. The risk can be minimized by doing some research, planning, verifying doctor credentials and following post operative restrictions.
Surgeries for fat reduction such as a tummy tuck carry some risk. However, less than 5% of patients actually suffer complications. Some risk comes during the surgery itself, while other risk comes during the recovery period. There are complications that arise from the health of the patient before surgery. A patient entering surgery in good health typically spends less time recovering and suffers less complication during recuperation. A patient who has heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, needs to be aware of serious problems that can arise and should be carefully monitored.
Your surgeon needs to have your complete medical history before attempting surgery. The medical history needs to include all medications being taken, if the patient is a smoker and the diet and exercise routine that the patient follows, if any. Patients that do smoke are advised to reduce their smoking at least four weeks before surgery and to continue for the three weeks following surgery. Avoiding the sun during recovery and maintaining weight before surgery is recommended, particularly for the tummy tuck or with liposuction, to avoid sagging skin.
Risks can include negative reactions to anesthesia, blood clots in the legs and lungs, respiratory problems, heart disorders or even death, are possible. Though most of these are rare, they can happen and your risks should be discussed with your doctor in depth.
Most complications however, occur during the recovery phase. Pain, swelling, soreness and bruising typically last up to six weeks after surgery. This is usually normal, but if the discomfort lasts longer than six weeks or becomes infected or continues to bleed, your doctor should be consulted. These problems are typically managed with medication.
Serious complications include fluid buildup, skin loss or the formation of a large amount of scar tissue requiring a second surgery. It is very important to keep in communication with your doctor and to inform them any questionable situation that arises. Complications do not happen often and typically not common. They can be avoided or lessened with some planning before surgery and by sharing your medical records with your physician. Do not attempt to hide anything from your physician either before surgery or after surgery. Your health depends on it.
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