Tummy Tuck - What are the possible complications?

At CosmeSurge^®, we have done more than a thousand tummy tuck without a single death or ICU admission or blood transfusion. When done by a qualified surgeon who is operating in a good surgical hospital the results are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there are always some risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this operation. 

Post-operative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infection can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will prolong your hospital stay. You can minimize the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after the surgery as possible. 

At CosmeSurge^® we have an excellent smoke cessation program whereby smokers quit without pain, stress or depression and without gaining weight. Our program is used by patients prior to their tummy tuck as skin necrosis, infections, fatal blood clots and bad scars are more likely in heavy smokers. The few complications we have recorded with this operation have almost always involved patients who cheated or lied to our surgeons about their smoking in their hope to get the surgery done regardless of their addiction.