What Are my Chances of Dying During my Tummy Tuck?

February 20, 2012
Asked By:Kerrilei from England uk in United kingdom

I'm a 32 year old with 4 children I've had 3 c-sections under epidural and had a d and c under anastetic! I dunno what's a matter with me got a terrible fear of dying while under the knife! But I've been wanted this done for 10 years since I had my twins! I need it done my apron hang is making miserable and hinders a lot of my decisions wether it be clothes, holidays, swimming, gym! I'm dieting to get to my ideal weight before surgery!

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June 24, 2021

Answer: Not ZERO! But, nothing in life has ZERO risk!

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 24, 2021

Answer: Not ZERO! But, nothing in life has ZERO risk!

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck and anesthesia safety

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck and anesthesia safety

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2016

Answer: What Are my Chances of Dying During my Tummy Tuck?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2016

Answer: What Are my Chances of Dying During my Tummy Tuck?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 10, 2021

Answer: Tummy tuck complications

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 10, 2021

Answer: Tummy tuck complications

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Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2018

Answer: A tummy tuck is a safe and effective plastic surgery procedure performed every day on many individuals.

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2018

Answer: A tummy tuck is a safe and effective plastic surgery procedure performed every day on many individuals.

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