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What are the dangers of tummy tucks (witch hazel)?

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Safe procedure: Tummy tucks (witch hazel) are generally safe procedures in healthy patients. Risks include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, swelling, and bruising. Major complications are rare.

Answered 7/3/2012

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Yes, but...: No more than any other operation. Go to a board certified plastic surgeon at an accredited facility and you should be fine.

Answered 9/16/2012

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Many.: There are many risks associated with tummy tuck surgery. These include the risk of infection, bleeding, fluid accumulation, intra-abdominal injury, abdominal wall or umbilical tissue necrosis, wound healing problems, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and even death. During the consultation process, you will likely hear/read about additional risk/potential complications. Best wishes.

Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Few common ones: Skin necrosis, infection, seroma, dissatisfaction, numbness. Use only an ABPS-certified (or eligible) surgeon, member of ASPS or ASAPS.

Answered 7/31/2015

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