A flatter stomach, no more flabby skin, and more muscular definition is what a tummy tuck can achieve for you. But as an individual considering abdominoplasty, it’s important to know what side effects and complications may occur following surgery as well.
Some of the more common ones are the following:
Tightness following surgery: Because a portion of excess skin may have been removed during surgery, afterward, you may find it a little difficult to stand up totally straight. You may also feel tightness in the area – some describe as “tugging”. This is temporary and should resolve itself over time.
Scarring: Undoubtedly, scarring is one of the worst cosmetic risks of tummy tuck surgery. It’s absolutely unavoidable since the surgery requires an incision (a scar occurs when the skin is broken in any way), but you can help make your scar heal nicely by doing things like avoiding the sun, keeping the area clean to avoid infection, and following all of your physician’s post-care instructions.
Numbness in the treated area: Considered temporary and will fade with time. This may be a result of trapped fluids under the skin, which can also cause some degree of swelling. Trapped fluids may be removed with the assistance of your physician.
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