Possible Complications with Body Lift
 The most common complication is a collection of blood or serum (seromas) under the skin of the abdomen (hematoma) and other sutured areas. A suction drains are placed inside during your procedures and left for at least three days postoperative. Their removal is painless.
Blood clots are the most serious complication after a Body Lift. Your surgeon will determine the best course of action for movement and activity of the legs after surgery. Movement and walking will facilitate blood flow and help prevent clots from forming.
Infection and incision healing problems, including loss of skin and excessive scarring, occurs less frequently. As with any surgical procedure, small nerves to the skin are interrupted during a Body Lift. Portions of your abdomen, chest, back, legs and buttocks may feel numb or have less feeling. Sensibility returns over several months but some diminished feeling may last indefinitely.
Following complete Abdominoplasty, you can expect a horizontal scar low on the abdomen and a circular scar within the belly button (umbilicus). Scars on the breasts may include around the areola, down to the breast crease and across the crease from side to side. Some Body Lift procedures require a circumfluous scar along the top of the thigh (like an underwear elastic). In some individuals, a different type or location of scar may be necessary because of particular body variations. If this is so in your case, your surgeon will inform you at the time of your consultation. Your scars will be red or pink for six months and gradually fade thereafter. The scars are rarely troublesome. Nevertheless, you should know that all scars are permanent and their height, width, and final color are not totally predictable.
Like any surgical procedure, other serious or even life threatening complications are possible. It is important to enter into your procedure aware not only of the benefits, but also of the possible complications. Talk to your surgeon about every question and concern you may have.
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