Is abdominoplasty safe?
Many thousands of people undergo abdominoplasty each year without any com-plications,” Dr. Massiha says. “However, this is an extensive procedure and in consultation with the patient, I always explain all the risks as well as the benefits. Following the procedure, the patient follows a recovery timetable that is consistent with other surgeries of this magnitude. For the first few weeks, some patients may need to wear a support garment. Some patients may require no such support wear. Gradually the patient increases his/her activities and exercise. Generally, a person may return to nonstrenous work within two or three weeks.” Will there be a scar? “As the months following surgery pass, the incision line will continue to fade,” Dr. Massiha says. “However, it is important to remember that abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure and that after all invasive surgical procedures there will be a permanent visible scar on the lower abdomen.” Will it last? “Abdominoplasty is designed to produce re
