Abdominoplasty is also known as a "tummy tuck".
This procedure helps flatten the stomach and can dramatically
reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen.
You will be required to sign a consent form before surgery
stating that you have been informed of the risks involved;
that you understand those risks; and that you accept those
risks. This is standard hospital protocol and surgery will
not be performed if you do not sign.
It is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical
information that may influence the outcome of your surgery
or may increase the level of risk. These include medications
you are taking, history of disease, medical complications,
etc.
Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending
on a range of factors. No two people are alike. The risks
listed below are possible risks associated with this type
of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the
possibility:
Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor
healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need
for a second operation.
The procedure is intended to reduce the appearance of a protruding
abdomen, but it does produce a permanent scar, which can extend
from hip to hip. SEE ABOVE
Surgery Time Required: 2-5 hours
Anesthesia:
Genera/Epidural or local with sedation. Usually done under
general or epidural anesthesia.
