Since an abdominoplasty is a procedure performed on healthy patients, the risks are low overall. Infrequently there can be wound healing complications or a wound infection. We can solve the majority of these with dressing changes and possibly antibiotics. More significant wound healing complications are uncommon. Occasionally, a collection of fluid can develop which requires drainage in the office or operating room. A rare complication is the development of a blood clot. For patients who are at a higher risk of blood clots, sometimes blood thinning medication is recommended for a few days after surgery to decrease the chances of this happening.