Side effects and risks of an extended tummy tuck
Like every surgical procedure, an extended tummy tuck has its side effects and risks. According to research, about 8.5 percent of people who go through tummy tuck surgery experience certain health complications. Side effects and complications of this procedure include:
- Excess fluid or blood pooling in the belly
- Numbness after surgery, which is typically temporary
- Internal organ puncture: This is a rare complication. It mostly occurs when a cannula, a tube that helps remove excess fluids from the body, penetrates deep into the system and damages an organ.
- Swelling and redness