Minimizing your Chances of Having Tummy Tuck Side Effects

To minimize your chances of developing complications, it is important for you to be in good health, and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. If you are not feeling well on the day of your surgery, postpone it for another day. Give your doctor a detailed health history, including all medicines and supplements you are taking. Your doctor must know if you drink alcohol or smoke regularly. You must quit smoking two weeks prior to surgery and not start back up until after two weeks of healing. Also, it is important to eat a healthy diet and avoid too much sun exposure before the day of surgery.

Blood Clots

One complication that can happen after a tummy tuck is blood clots. It is rare, but in any surgery where general anesthesia is used longer than thirty minutes, susceptible patients may develop blood clots. When blood clots form, they can interfere with your circulation and even travel to other parts of your body, such as the brain, lungs or heart. To minimize your risk of developing this complication, it is important to give a detailed medical history and list all medications and supplements you have taken, so your doctor can properly determine your eligibility for a tummy tuck.