Is there much pain associated with Abdominoplasty and what are the risk?

Is there much pain associated with Abdominoplasty?

The amount of pain from this procedure varies from patient to patient. During the procedure, you may feel some discomfort depending on the type of anesthesia used. Patients will often note some back discomfort due to the 45 degree positioning for 4-5 days after surgery however muscle relaxants are sometimes given to alleviate muscle spasms and for relaxation.
As with most surgeries, there is a bit of swelling involved with an Abdominoplasty. You must take into account that in an Abdominoplasty a lot of tissue is removed, so swelling is expected.

What are the risks?

As with any surgery performed under anesthesia, there are risks primarily because of the anesthetic and because of the fat and its surrounding tissues potentially becoming necrotic (dead tissue). If the fat becomes necrotic from a lack of blood supply, the fat tends to turn orange-ish clear and some may drain from the incision; although this is very normal. There will be fat damage, fluid retention, and blood-tinted drainage.
Although not permanent, a tummy tuck can last for many years and if there are no large weight gains, or pregnancies after the procedure then the changes will be relatively permanent. Certainly some relaxation of the tissues can reoccur but not to the extent prior to surgery