A very real concern posed to individuals in Newport Beach when considering a tummy tuck is safety. Any elective cosmetic surgery performed under general anesthetic has its associated set of risks. A tummy tuck is not for everyone, but is overwhelmingly considered safe when performed by a properly trained and board certified plastic surgeon.
Some associated risk with the tummy tuck procedure are infection of the wound, blood clots, complications with healing, and seroma, which is fluid collection underneath the wound once the drain is removed. The excess fluid is more inconvenient than dangerous, and can be drawn out with a syringe. Blood clots are a more serious complication. Many steps can be taken to avoid the complication of blood clots, like compression socks, or early ambulation postoperatively.
The cumulative risk of these complications arising is about 15 percent for people who do not smoke. Complications regarding anesthetic can arise during the procedure including deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and other anesthetic complications. These complications occur in about one in every 1,000 patients. Other, less threatening risks associated with a tummy tuck are prolonged numbness and poorly healed scars. The tummy tuck is a very frequently performed procedure in Newport Beach, and for patients without additional risk factors (smoking, genetic predispositions, etc…) doctors consider this procedure very safe.
If you are considering a tummy tuck in Newport Beach, call the offices of board certified plastic surgeonDr. Ali Sajjadian today for a consultation. Dr. Sajjadian will address any and all concerns you may have about the tummy tuck procedure, your risk factors, and the overall safety of the procedure for you.
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