What are some negative side effects of a tummy tuck?

Question

Someone stated, "people have gone on to get cancer after the procedure". Wondering if there are negative side effects to think about.
The person is 5'2", weighs about 108 and had a 9 1/2 lb. baby a few years ago.

Thanks for such informative answers. These will be great to give the person as answers because all the person is thinking about is the waist. She is very beautiful as is. I believe women choose these procedures sometimes when they are unhappy with themselves and the situations in which they think unescapable.

Answer 1

possibility of infection in the incision (any operation runs that risk)

if she is active after surgery she can get blood clots and start bleeding inside and have to go back to the doctor to have it drained

takes about 3-4 years for the stomach muscles to fully heal unless she is only having a mini tuck (they dont cut the stomach muscles then)

Ive never heard of someone getting cancer from a tummy tuck, they are giving you false information. If they got cancer it was not due to the tummy tuck.

EDIT
I had two children each c-sections. I gained a lot of weight with each. Im short and have slightly dry skin. I lost the weight and had skin hanging, so I opted for a mini tuck, no lipo, no muscle cutting. I am glad I went through the procedure. It wasnt painless, but it wasnt anything near as painful as my c-sections were. The scar is only a couple inches longer than my original c-section scar, it is below the bikini line. I feel a lot better about my body and am not self conscious anymore when having sex with my husband. I have to say the extra skin didnt bother him , but it sure affected me mentally when I dressed, bathed, had sex, or went swimming.

Answer 2

Side Effects Of Tummy Tuck

Answer 3

A tummy tuck is major surgery and as such the procedure does have a certain amount of risk. Infections or other complications due to surgery such as blood clots or severe swelling have been reported. If you resume physical activity too soon, you can also severely damage your abdominal muscles. This can lead to other serious conditions such as hernias or aneurisms.

Answer 4

As expected, you will have pain and swelling in the days following surgery. Your doctor can prescribe a painkiller if needed and will instruct you on how to best handle the pain. Soreness may last for several weeks or months.

You may also experience numbness, bruising and overall tiredness for that same time period.

As with any surgery, there are risks. Remember, this surgery affects a very crucial part of your body. Though they're rare, complications can include infection, bleeding under the skin flap or blood clots. You may carry an increased risk of complications if you have poor circulation, diabetes or heart, lung or liver disease.

You may experience insufficient healing, which can cause more significant scarring or loss of skin. If you do heal poorly, you may require a second surgery.

As we mentioned before, the scars from a tummy tuck are fairly prominent and though they may fade slightly, they will never completely disappear. Your surgeon may recommend certain creams or ointments to use after you've completely healed to help with the scars.

Answer 5

Negative side effects: Costs a lot of money, is a major operation with many possible complications, severe post-surgical pain, long recovery time, will be advised by doctor not to have anymore children after procedure, if you gain weight the fat will go to really weird places because your stomach fat will be reduced, so one pound can show up on your chin, your arms or your neck.

Get over yourself, dear, and enjoy the changes your body has gone through since childbirth. They are normal and expected, and you should be proud of being able to carry and deliver a big, healthy baby. Besides, no matter how thin you are, as you get older everything falls and sags and droops anyway. There is nothing you can do about it except have more surgery. Even women who have always been a size six get rolls and creases by the time they're 50.

Don't listen to popular culture. It's not the real world.

Answer 6

Tummy tucks are broad words. It depends on the proceedure and the surgeon. Most will do lipo and then if needed a resection and removal of excess skin. The majority of complications are surgical ..ie swelling...infections, fever, and scar tissue with adhesions. Do your homework on the doctor...ask for referrals...check him with the state licensing board to see if he has had complaints..

Then make an informed decision on his skills and reputation. I have never heard of cancer as a side affect. I worked for a plastic surgeon for a number of years and that is never one i encountered. Side effects are related to the surgery iteslf and are common with anyone who has surgery. Pain and risk of infection being the biggest two.

Good luck

Answer 7

Maybe the surgery gives you pain and scar and make you take two weeks to recover but the result is beyond of your expectation.