A 41-year-old member asked:
What are the dangers of tummy tucks (witch hazel)?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
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.
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Dr. Alex Lechtmananswered
Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes, but...: No more than any other operation. Go to a board certified plastic surgeon at an accredited facility and you should be fine.
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
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.
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Dr. Todd Sistoanswered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
Few common ones: Skin necrosis, infection, seroma, dissatisfaction, numbness. Use only an ABPS-certified (or eligible) surgeon, member of ASPS or ASAPS.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What are the dangers/side effects of tummy tucks (witch hazel)?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Safe procedure: A tummy tuck is generally considered a safe procedure in a healthy patient. Complications include bleeding, infection, bruising, swelling, and delayed wound healing. Severe complications are rare.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?
5 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alex Lechtmananswered
Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes..: I'm told by my patients that it's similar to a c section.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Do tummy tucks (witch hazel) have to be costly?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hashim Alanianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Costly: Depend on what you think is costly.
Depends also on the benefit you get from the surgery.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How much does tummy tucks (witch hazel) cost?
6 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Varies: Tummy tuck cost will vary by geographic location. The price ranges between $6500-$10000 depending on the extent of the tummy tuck.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How many tummy tucks (witch hazel) can a woman have?
6 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Timothy Mountcastleanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Many: You can have revisional tummy tucks (witch hazel). But if it didnt go right the first two times why get another. There is a point of diminishing returns.
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