I've Been Diagnosed with APS (Never Had a Clot) - is a Tummy Tuck Too Dangerous for Me?

May 28, 2013
Asked By:AppleBunch

Are the risks too high for me to have a tummy tuck? I've never had a clot (just pregnancy losses). Thank you!

Answers (4)

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Answer: Pulmonary embolism is a definite but remote complication of abdominoplasty.

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