Benefits of Tummy Tuck
The majority of people undergo tummy tuck cosmetic surgery to gain a feeling of increased self confidence. The individual may be very down and self conscious about the imperfections. The cosmetic surgery will conceal the imperfections, enabling the individual to:
- Confidently wear more fitted clothing
- Consider wearing a wider choice of underwear and swimwear that they could never have dreamed of prior to the cosmetic surgery
- Feel more youthful
- Proudly expose their body
Risks of Tummy Tuck
Although complications after cosmetic surgery are very rare, you will need to be informed of the risks that can occur with tummy tuck cosmetic surgery:
- Retention of fluid under the skin which can be treated after surgery
- Conspicuous scarring - a second operation may be required to treat this
- Bleeding
- Infection – this can be treated with medication and drainage
- Diminished sensation to the surrounding area - this should gradually resolve in moths after cosmetic surgery
- Blood clots from General Anaesthetic. Risk can be minimised by moving soon after surgery
Considering the Tummy Tuck
It is important that you are clear what you want the final appearance to look like and that you communicate this to your consultant. Your consultant will then educate you in what is possible from the tummy tuck cosmetic surgery.
