Mommy Makeover Complications

What are the most common complications seen with mommy makeover? Exactly how common is it to have complications from a mommy makeover?

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Safety issues with mommy makeover

No mother would want to put herself at risk unnecessarily so your question about complications with the mommy makeover is a good one. The procedure typically includes a tummy tuck (mini or full), and a breast procedure (implants, lift, or both) so there isn't just one set of risks to consider. Fortunately the serious risks are rare. these would include blood clots embolizing to the lungs, but we use several measures to minimize the risk. The overall complication rate is small if the... more

What complications are possible with a Mommy Makeover?

Hi there- As Dr. Aldea has stated, the complications possible would largely depend on the individual procedures in your mommy makeover, as some consist of breast lift with tummy tuck, while others are breast augmentation with liposuction, etc... Having said that, I can tell you that the risks across all Mommy Makeover patients is very low ( I cannot remember the last time I had a patient experience a complication that required anything but a little time to resolve on it's own- and now I'm... more

Mommy Makeover Occasional Complications

The most common complications following Mommy Makeover surgery are related to small amounts of excess skin called dog ears at the ends of either your breast or abdominal incisions. Surgeons try to limit the length of the incisions relying on the patient's healing to redistribute some of the excess. At times, the patient's skin fails to redrape and small revisionary surgery is required. Patients also may be aware post-operatively of some asymmetry between the sides of their body. If... more

Mommy Makeover Complications

Regardless of the surgery performed, a surgical scar can always result in 4 complications: 1. Bleeding or Hematoma (Blood clot under skin) 2. Infection 3. Wound Dehiscence or Breakdown 4. Poor Scarring Scar tissue formation is multifactorial. It can result from poor surgical technique, genetic predispositon, tension on the wound, infection, or wound breakdown. Regardless of the scar tissue formation, plastic surgeons can offer a variety of therapeutic... more

Complications from a mommy makeover

A "mommy makeover" typically involves a breast procedure (implants and/or lift) combined with a an abdominal procedure such as a tummy tuck and/or liposuction. A patient must first have medical clearance by their primary care physician prior to undergoing this type of surgery to minimize and avoid complications. There are anesthetic complications such as unusual heart rhythms or pnuemonia which can develop during or after surgery. One well known complication... more

Risk for mommy makeovers

Complications can happen any time a surgeon operates. Fortunately, major complications are uncommon. You can lower your risk by not smoking, and limit your surgeries to no more than 5 hours of operating time. Also discuss your risks with a board certified plastic surgeon of your choice.Blood clot prevention is not difficult. All the best

Complications

Any procedure carries with it a small chance for complications. The most common are problems with healing. It is important to not be smoking at the time of surgery. Avoiding having a marathon of procedures at the same time is also advisable. We do not like to have complications either and will guide you properly to avoid them

Mommy Makeover Potential Complications

Thank you for your question. There are potential risks and complications associated with any surgery. The most common are infection, bleeding, scaring, abnormal scar, hypertrophic scar, abdominal asymmetry, breast asymmetry.. and more. I have consent forms on my website and the consent forms go through all of the potential risks and complications associated with each procedure. That being said, the potential for serious complications can be lessened by having your surgeon be... more

Possible complications after Mommy Makeover

This is a rather broad and generalized question. complications can occur when procedures are done on a patient who is not a good candidate or the surgeon lacks appropriate credential and experience; but complications can also occur when conditions are optimal. Mommy makeover is a general ten used for operations to correct the unwanted effects of pregnancy on various parts of the body. Each operation has a different technique and each surgeon performs the techniques which he or she... more

Complications with Mommy Makeover

There really should be few complications in plastic surgeon patients who are medically cleared and healthy for surgery. Mommy Makeover involves an abdominoplasty / tummy tuck and breast implants and/or breast lift. Occasionally liposuction or other procedures are also performed at the same time. Good luck with your procedure.