What are the risks associated with Body Lift Surgery?
A body lift is an exhaustive and complex surgery. It involves a number of areas of the body being operated on all at once. Therefore it is important to be aware of all of the potential risks you could face if you decide to go ahead:
- Infection.
- A reaction to the anaesthetic.
- Haematoma (blood or fluid collection underneath the skin).
- Nerve damage.
- Poor wound healing.
- Blood clots.
What are the most common complications?
The two most common risks of this kind of surgery are:
- Small skin separations (the result of the areas of the skin where it is necessary to pull the skin tight to close it properly).
- The development of seromas (when fluid begins to build up under the surface of the skin).
- Decreased amount of sensation in one or more of the areas that were operated on.
The good news is that the plastic surgeon can treat these problems if they should arise.
Will I have scarring?
It may take as long as 18 months or more for the scars to flatten and then to lighten up. The scars will never completely disappear, but they often can be hidden by clothing.
When can I expect to make a full recovery?
It may take you weeks or months to feel like your old self again. The key is to be as prepared a possible to follow your surgeon’s advice completely. For example, if you are physically fit when you have this operation, you will recover much more quickly.
Find out more
Only through an in-depth discussion with your surgeon will you be able to understand the risks, benefits and expected outcomes of this procedure.
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