Benefits and Risks of Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
Carmel and Indianapolis, Indiana
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If you are wondering about getting a tummy tuck, one of your concerns may be what the risks are. As with all surgical procedures, you must balance the benefits to be gained against the possible complications that might occur. In the vast majority of elective cosmetic procedures the benefits far outweigh the complications.
Benefits
The overall contour of the abdomen is improved with improvement of the skin quality and tightening of loose muscles
Stretch marks below the level of the umbilicus can usually be removed
Fatty deposits of the abdomen, waist and hips can be improved or removed
As a consequence of the skin removal a scar is produced but this can usually be placed in a location to conceal it in a two piece bathing suit
Complications
Heavy bleeding
Excess scarring or problems during the healing process
Seroma (clear fluid blister) or hematoma (blood blister)
Adverse reactions to anesthesia
Infection
Blood clots
In addition to these risks, it is known that smoking complicates the healing process, as well as may cause tissue death, and therefore all patients must quit smoking for a period of two weeks before and after surgery. Blood transfusions are almost never required and other problems can usually be managed on an out-patient basis.
Again, the risks involved are extremely small, and the benefits of enhancing your appearance outweigh these. Furthermore, all appropriate countermeasures are taken to insure a healthy outcome. The results of how you look and feel after the tummy tuck procedure are sure to keep you happy for years to come.
If you have tried diet and exercise, but are still not happy with the results, perhaps a tummy tuck is something to consider. By educating yourself about the benefits and risks, you will be able to confidently enter Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana knowing that you will leave looking better than you thought you ever could. Please contact us for your initial tummy tuck consultation if you are in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.
To learn more about tummy tuck and recovering from this procedure, please contact Dr. Linderman at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana today to schedule your initial consultation.
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