Does Tummy Tuck Affect Life Span?

There is not association with Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty and alteration of life span.  I am curious where this question comes from?

 

Good Luck.

An uncomplicated tummy tuck will not shorten your life, but I have many patients who find their life more enjoyable after their tummy tuck.

The tummy tuck tightens the skin and muscle fascia of the abdomen, and can remove excess fat to improve then contours of the belly. The procedure does not lengthen or shorten ones lifespan.

There are risks with any procedure, and they should be discussed before surgery as part of your consultation. Informed consent is paramount to making a good decision. To minimize the risks, it is important to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who operates in an Accredited Surgical Facility with a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. The majority of tummy tucks have no complications. Once healed, your life continues normally, with less of a bulge.