Abdominoplasty New York City - Risks
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New York City Tummy Tuck

All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk
Thousands of abdominoplasties are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon who is trained in body contouring, the results are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with abdominoplasty surgery and specific complications associated with the tummy tuck procedure.

Post-operative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infection can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will prolong your hospital stay. You can minimize the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after the tummy tuck surgery as possible.

Poor healing, which results in conspicuous scars, may necessitate a second operation. Smokers should be advised to stop, as smoking may increase the risk of complications and delay healing.

You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions before and after the abdominoplasty surgery, especially with regard to when and how you should resume physical activity.

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Patient Information  entire document for printing
Highlights: About Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Options for Pain Control
Preparing for Surgery
Stop Smoking
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-Operative Care
Activity Restrictions
Recovery Time
Resuming Normal Activities

Pre-operative Instructions  entire document for printing
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FAQs on Recovery From Plastic Surgery
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