What are the risks associated with a lower body lift?

Although lower body lift surgery is generally considered a safe operative procedure, complications can occasionally occur. The vast majority of complications are the result of wound healing problems and can usually be managed without further surgical intervention.Areas of concern include bleeding, infection, anesthesia problems, seromas, pain, scarring, asymmetry, fat necrosis, decreased sensation and wound separation.Complications can be minimized by consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with experience performing this procedure. This procedure results in alleviation of symptoms and an improved quality of life.

The risks are on a body lift are similar to the ones is abdominoplasty. Normally the most frequent are, hypertrophies scars, asymmetries and seromas but the most fearful pulmonary embolism, although this in many ways can be prevented with medications and leg pumps its a very rare condition and has to be detected and treated early to prevent complications. The importance of having of a well accredited surgical facilities is essential to prevent any complication.

Congratulations on your massive weight loss from lap band. You should be very proud of yourself. Continue to keep the weight off.
There are risks involved with a lower body lift. There were also risks associated with your lap band, but you got through that surgery. The most common "complication" with a lower body lift is wound breakdown. This may be minor or major wound breakdown. Typically, it is only a minor wound breakdown of a half inch or 1 inch. Typically, these wounds are treated with dressing changes and heal well over time. Significantly more uncommon risks include infection and blood clots. Typically, these are both treated with medications. It should be stressed though, that these are very rare after a body lift. Other complications include bleeding and leg swelling or lymphedema. However, it should be stressed these are rare body lift complications. To minimize the risks and complications, I would suggest going to a board certified reconstructive plastic surgeon with a significant amount of experience with massive weight loss patients. Good luck on your weight-loss journey. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.