What are the risks of a tummy tuck?
In addition to the usual risks of surgery (anesthetic, infection etc.) patients should discuss the placement of their incisions/scars, the possibility of wound healing problems, collections of fluid under the skin (hematoma/seroma), asymmetries (differences between the two sides), and potential changes in sensation. While the chances of any of these are small, some of them can lead to the need for hospitalization.
