What is the worst complication of the procedure?
Major complications are extremely rare. Complications such as fluid overload, skin death, major infection, and need for blood transfusion, etc., can largely be avoided by the experienced surgeon. In certain circumstances, the patient can do everything right and the plastic surgeon do everything right but there can be an unforeseen problem, such as blood clots or hypertrophic scarring. These are rare, but they can happen. The risks from surgery can vary among different procedures. These will be discussed and reviewed in great detail at your preoperative appointment to ensure that you are INFORMED prior to undergoing surgery. Email Dr.
