What are the risks for infraumbilical panniculectomy?

Same as any surgery: The risks of panniculectomy are the same as any other procedure but in the aftermath of massive weight loss or when performed for morbid obesity. There may be the added concern of poor wound healing with dehisence (separation) and infection, blood loss and blood clots which could become fatal.

Several: Pain, bleeding, hematoma, seroma, abscess, scarring, scar sensitivity, irregular and asymmetric contour, partial or complete dehiscence/separation of the skin edges, delayed wound healing, and there always exists the potential for additional procedures or surgeries to address any complications which may arise.

Usual surgical risks: A panniculectomy removes excess skin and fat along the waist line. The biggest risk is wound healing. Many times patients who need a panniculectomy have less than ideal vascular supply to the tissues being excised, diabetes or other medical issues that affect wound healing. Other risks of any surgical procedure include infection, bleeding and scars.

Many: Scarring, asymmetry, uneven abdominal contour, bleeding, hematoma, seroma, infection, abscess, skin edge separation, delayed wound healing, and you may possibly need additional surgeries or procedures performed to address any complications that arise.