Smokers have a greater risk of skin loss and wound healing complications. Allergic reactions In rare cases, local allergies to tape, suture material, or topical preparations have been reported. Systemic reactions which are more serious may occur to drugs used during surgery and prescription medication. Allergic reactions may require additional treatment. Should either of these complications occur, you may require hospitalization and additional treatment.
Pulmonary emboli can be life threatening or fatal in some circumstances.
Seroma Fluid accumulations infrequently occur in between the skin and the abdominal wall. Should this problem occur, it may require additional procedures for drainage of fluid. Long term effects Subsequent alternations in body contour may occur as the result of aging, weight loss, or gain, pregnancy, or other circumstances not related to abdominoplasty. Pain Chronic pain may occur very infrequently from nerves becoming trapped in scar tissue after abdominoplasty. Other You may be disappointed with the results of surgery.