Risks Involved with Abdominoplasty:
Like any reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, abdominoplasty has risks. Before considering such a major surgery, a responsible plastic surgeon should discuss such risks with his or her patient.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists the following risks:
1. Scars, Clots and Infection
Post-operative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infection can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will prolong your hospital stay. You can minimize the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after the surgery as possible.
2. Poor Healing or Rejection
Poor healing, which results in conspicuous scars, may necessitate a second operation.
3. Stop Smoking
Smokers should be advised to stop, as smoking may increase the risk of complications and delay healing.
4. Pay Attention to Your Doctor & Follow Up with Post Op Meetings
You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions before and after the surgery, especially with regard to when and how you should resume physical activity.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Risks Involved with Abdominoplasty:
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Thanks for your detailed information that after done with abdominoplasty what should we take care. one of my friend who went through this treatment. I would like to pass this information to him. I am sure that this will help him a lot. Thanks once again for nice post.
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