How common is infection after a mini tummy tuck? i have a compromised immune system because of the medication i take. do i need to worry about infection after having a mini tummy tuck?

Infection : Infection rates after mini tummy tucks (witch hazel) are less than 1%. Appropriate perioperative antibiotics, good nutrition and surgical technique all contribute to a low infection rate. If you are taking immunosuppressant meds, you will want to review your plans with the doctor who prescribed them as well as your board certified plastic surgeon to be safe.

It : It is extremely rare.I can not recall ever getting an infection following a mini tuck.However it can occur but rarely.www.beautybybrueck.com.

Infections : Infections after a tummy tuck are and should be quite rare. In-hospital procedures and tummy tucks (witch hazel) that require drains, encounter higher rates of infection. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.

Yes: Every time your skin breaks down, by injection, bug bite or cut, you open the door for infection. Unless you have a clearance from your physician to have surgery, you should stay away from it. Although infections are rare after surgical procedure, the risk not zero.

Rare: Infections after tummy tucks (witch hazel) or mini-tummy tucks (witch hazel) are not common. There are certain medications that you cannot be on to undergo elective surgery. Make sure you let your plastic surgeon know so that s/he can tell you what your level of risk would be.