Tummy Tuck Side Effects
 Tummy Tuck Side Effects |
What Are Tummy Tuck Side Effects?
Some side effects are to be expected following all plastic surgeries. Side effects are not considered complications and are usually triggered by your body’s own immune system to help in the healing process. The most common side effects associated with a tummy tuck include fatigue, feeling "out of it", swelling, numbness, bruising and pain. Your doctor may not fully explain all of the side effects that you can expect after tummy tuck surgery. Short term side effects can last for a few weeks or even months after surgery. Some short term side effect symptoms are sometimes severe enough to require painkillers or other prescription medications for treatment.
Short term Tummy Tuck Side Effects
- Weakness
- Easily Fatigued
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain & Discomfort
- Bleeding & Infection
Long term Tummy Tuck Side Effects
- Better Self Image
- More Confidence
- Flatter Stomach
- More Contoured Body
- Scarring
Rare But Serious Tummy Tuck Side Effects
Though uncommon, serious tummy tuck side effects can occur after surgery which are considered complications and require additional medical attention. These include blood clots, accumulation of fluid accumulation in the extremities or stomach area, persistent swelling of the legs, nerve damage, skin discoloration, swelling around the wound and unevenness appearance of skin in the tummy area.
What Are Side Effects?
By definition, side effects are problems that happen when treatment goes beyond the desired effect including problems that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect.
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