Abdominoplasty - major surgery and while bad outcomes are rare, their credibility can not be excluded. Therefore, in any case, once again weigh the "pros" and "cons" before the final decision.

There are several major risks. For example, a patient can have a negative reaction to the anesthetic - in general, the use of anesthetics always at least slightly related to the risk. General anesthesia is potentially more dangerous than the local.

In very rare cases, as a result of abdominoplasty begins to bleed heavily, so that the patient may need another operation to stop the bleeding. Furthermore, tissue may be formed local blood accumulation - hematoma or serous liquids - seroma. As hematoma, seroma and may cause excessive scarring and discomfort.

During abdominoplasty Abdominoplasty - Operating method for removing excess fat   removed a significant amount of connective tissue, fat and skin. If the result of this stops the flow of blood to a portion of muscle, skin, or adipose tissue necrosis develops. When this happens with a portion of adipose tissue, it turns into a liquid with an orange hue that seeps through an incision in the skin. A quantity of the liquid is normal, as well as withdrawal of a small amount of liquid the color of blood (but thinner than the blood). In fact, it is necessary for normal healing of tissues. So do not worry about that, because of postoperative sutures allocated liquid, unless it has no unpleasant odor, a greenish-white color, and it is not too much. If any warning signs as soon as possible to see a doctor.

Necrosis (dying) of the skin, fat or muscle after abdominoplasty is very rare. The risk increases if the patient's blood circulation is broken, or if it is smoking, which also negatively affects the blood circulation.

Decrease or loss of sensitivity of the skin of the abdomen after abdominoplasty - a fairly common but usually temporary complications of abdominoplasty. Sometimes there is a permanent loss of sensitivity of the skin or the lower abdomen or around the navel. Furthermore, there is some risk of excessive scarring of the skin and internal body tissue.

Infection

Like any surgical procedure, liposuction is associated with the risk of postoperative infection. Typically infections occur within the first 4-6 weeks after surgery.

One of the best known bacteria causing postoperative infection - Staphylococcus aureus. Among the representatives of this species are found methicillin-resistant bacteria (they are referred to as MRSA). This strain is named for their resistance to the antibiotic methicillin, but in practice it is resistant to many other types of antibiotics. Infections caused by this bacterium, after abdominoplasty are rare, but they are very dangerous.

The probability of infection can be reduced if the stomach before the operation wash special antibacterial soap. The surgeons give their patients the appropriate instructions. Such soap, in particular, helps to get rid of staphylococci that are normally present on the skin of a healthy person. In addition, immediately before surgery, the surgeon handles mandatory patient's skin with an antibacterial agent.

Embolism

Pulmonary thromboembolism (also known as a pulmonary embolism, or just embolism) - a rare, but very serious complication of abdominoplasty. This condition develops when a blood clot begins to move through the bloodstream and into the lungs. Pulmonary embolism can lead to severe respiratory failure, heart attack, coma, and even death. If it develops general, this occurs within three weeks after surgery, the majority of cases occur in the first 72 hours. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism are shortness of breath and severe fatigue. However, in many cases, it is developing rapidly, and without the "warning" signs.

The risk of pulmonary embolism can be reduced if you start to move and walk carefully as soon as possible after surgery. Generally, after almost any kind of surgery, patients are advised to move as much as possible - within reason, of course. This prevents the formation of blood clots and the appearance of a plurality of related problems.

Dissatisfaction with the results of abdominoplasty

Although it can not be considered a direct complication of surgery, dissatisfaction with the results of abdominoplasty is often quite a serious problem.

On the abdomen of the patient after surgery may remain so-called "dog ears" - so called phenomenon where after the tissue heal, scars are formed on the ends of small folds of the skin, generally triangular shape. Some surgeons prevent the emergence of "dog ears" sewing up cuts, when the body of the patient is raised at an angle of about 45 degrees. Furthermore, this defect can be corrected under local anesthesia after end postoperative recovery period.

Finally, the results of abdominoplasty simply can not match up with the expectations of the patient. This can be avoided if before surgery to discuss in detail with your doctor all its aspects - including, and possible outcomes, and carefully listen to what the expert says. It should look at the operation of other people have made before and after abdominoplasty: it will understand that the operation will not give you a belly like a top model, and make their own expectations more realistic. Computer simulation - another great tool that patient a better idea of ​​what he can expect from abdominoplasty.

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