Is abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) safe?
Any surgical procedure carries risks of complications. We will discuss each complication with you during your consultation. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is performed very commonly and most people recover with no complication. Of the complications that do occur, most are minor and can be treated effectively. We utilize up-to-date knowledge and technology to minimize your risk of complications. We will also ask you to follow careful preoperative and postoperative instructions to further minimize the risk of having complications. We will discuss these with you in detail during your consultation. Some of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of having complications is not to smoke at least a month before surgery and two months after surgery. Also avoid medications and herbal supplements that may increase your risk of bleeding. We will review all of your medications with you during your consultation and will advise which medications would need to be held.
