Danger Signs After a Tummy Tuck Surgery

Tummy tucks, also known as abdominoplasties, are a very popular cosmetic procedure. Although a tummy tuck is generally thought to be a safe procedure, it is important to remember that it is considered major surgery and therefore comes with its own set of risks.

Infection Following a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck procedure involves making an incision across the abdomen; therefore, an infection, which may appear as redness, swelling or pain at the incision site, should be immediately reported to your surgeon.

Fever Following a Tummy Tuck

A fever following a tummy tuck should always be taken seriously, as this could indicate a serious blood infection or an infection at the incision site.

Healing Difficulties Following a Tummy Tuck

In addition to implicitly following your post-operative instructions, you must refrain from smoking both before and after the procedure, you must eat a healthy diet and you must get plenty of rest. Otherwise, your healing time may become compromised, resulting in an increased rate of post-operative complications, such as poor healing.

Severe Pain Following a Tummy Tuck

One of the most serious complications of a tummy tuck involves a bowel blockage, which can be life threatening. It is therefore crucial that you notify your surgeon immediately if you experience any severe pain.

Breathing Difficulties Following a Tummy Tuck

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing following a tummy tuck procedure should be immediately brought to the attention of your surgeon, as it may indicate a potentially dangerous blood clot in the lungs.

Tummy Tuck Warnings

It is important to understand that, although there is a risk of post-operative complications following a tummy tuck procedure, following the surgeon's advice regarding your care and recovery can reduce the likelihood of problems.

Resources

• The American Society of Plastic Surgeons