A tummy tuck involves surgery, and any surgery has associated risks which will be discussed during the consultation. Risks associated with abdominoplasty can include reactions to anesthesia, infections, and bleeding.
When an abdominoplasty is extensive, tissue loss along the horizontal incision is possible. This risk is common with smokers, so, we ask smokers to quit for at least four weeks before and four weeks after tummy tuck surgery. Failure to quit may delay healing and prolong recovery.
Another risk associated with a tummy tuck is Seroma. This complication is when fluid gets trapped under the skin.