{"id":305,"date":"2025-05-09T18:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wiesmancosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2025-06-09T18:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T18:33:30","slug":"how-safe-is-a-tummy-tuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wiesmancosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/how-safe-is-a-tummy-tuck\/","title":{"rendered":"How Safe Is a Tummy Tuck?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A tummy tuck can come with some significant benefits, such as an improved body shape and improved confidence. Of course, just like any medical procedure, you have to consider more than just its benefits. Even though tummy tucks<\/a> are generally safe and successful, there are some risks that you should be aware of. Your plastic surgeon can discuss such possibilities during your consultation. In the meantime, here is an overview of important facts that you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Common Are Tummy Tuck Complications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to data collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, major complications occur in around 4% of tummy tuck cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are factors that can increase the risk. For example, undergoing multiple procedures at the same time, obesity, older age, and other factors can make it more likely that complications will occur. If you have any such risk factors, your plastic surgeon can give you a realistic idea of what to expect from your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Complications of Tummy Tuck Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complications after a tummy tuck can range from mild to severe. Some issues that occur in rare cases include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n