What are the Potential Risks of Body Lift Surgery? - Cosmetic Surgery Guide


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Body Lift surgery is a surgical procedure, therefore, like any other surgical procedure, there are risks that you need to be aware of before making a certain decision on whether or not this surgery is for you. Although the chances of many of the stated risks are very low, it is important to fully understand what you are planning on going through and consider all your options.

Common Complications

Some of the more common complications experienced by a few people who go through with Body Lift surgery are things that can often be corrected by your surgeon quite simply and effectively and are nothing to get too worried about. These include minor separations in your skin around the areas that have been operated on, which can be easily stitched up and are very unlikely to return or cause further complications if you follow the advice given to you by your surgeon. Another common complication includes a decreased sensation around the areas that you have had your surgery. This may seem like a scary thing to happen if you are not aware of what it means, but again, this is a simple complication that can be fixed with ease. A final common complication is the formation of small pockets of fluid underneath the skin, also known as seromas. As with the other noted complications, this is a very simple and non-serious risk of the Body Lift surgery process, and can be corrected by your surgeon.

Common complications are generally very easy to fix, and as long as you are sensible about checking your body for any potential signs of abnormality, you should be able to catch any problems quickly and prevent any further risks. By listening and adhering to all of the advice given to you before your procedure in your consultations, and after the operation, you should be absolutely fine, and on your road to recovery and a more attractive you in no time at all. These risks do not happen to everyone, but you should be aware of their potential before you undergo the surgery. If you are at all worried about any of these happening to you, your surgeon can talk you through each of these and hopefully put your mind to rest.

Serious Complications

Obviously serious complications are even rarer than the common complications, and although they may sound daunting and quite frightening, it is important to take into consideration the probability of these happening to you before you let it put you off entirely. It may help to reassure you by looking at customer testimonials to their surgery on independent blogs and websites as well as your practitioner's professional record.

A serious risk of infection is present in every type of surgery available. Because of the extensive amount of surgery you will be having, it is very important to ensure that you keep all of the points of incision clean and hygienic. This will reduce the risk of infection considerably. If you notice any signs of pain or discomfort, no matter how little and insignificant they may seem, it is very important that you contact your surgeon as soon as you can and get them to check you over; even if it is nothing, it is better to ensure your progress and recovery is going to plan.

Other serious risks include potential nerve damage, abnormal or excessive bleeding, an adverse reaction to the anaesthetic used in your operation and blood clots. Although very serious, these are not guaranteed reactions to the surgery. However, if you notice any signs of these conditions, it is absolutely vital that you get in touch with your surgeon as soon as you can.

Before you undergo your surgery, you will have extensive consultations about the potential risks involved with going through the procedure. After your surgery, you will often be advised to stay at least overnight in the hospital for around 24 hours, and in some case a bit longer exactly for the purpose of catching any of these risks immediately if they do occur.

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