Great Question -There are risks with every/any surgery. Your risks are never zero. Mild discomfort in the abdomen and buttock is normal; however, if major discomfort is experienced in either of or other regions of the body, following the surgery, than it is important to consult your doctor. Infection is a risk, but very few cases turn up with infection.Fat reabsorption is a possibility. Fat reabsorption, in the case of a Brazilian Butt Lift, is when the buttock absorbs the injected fat more than intended. The result is typically anywhere from 65 to 85 percent of the volume transferred during surgery.There is, also, the risk the results desired are not achieved. This is particularly true of patients with unrealistic expectations. It is also true of patients not already living a healthy lifestyle. The doctor, in such cases, will work with the patient to achieve acceptable results. The worst complications include medical risks such as organ injury, blood clots in legs which travel to the lungs, fat entering the bloodstream and traveling to the lungs, and even death.Best advice is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Which is the first step to learn not only if a tummy tuck might be right for you, but also how abdominal contour surgery or a tummy tuck can improve your body image and abdominal contour. A consultation is designed to fully educate you about the procedure in a non-pressured environment, and will include:Discussion of your goals and evaluation of your individual caseOptions available in tummy tuck surgeryLikely outcomes and risks/potential complicationsThe course of treatment recommended by your board certified plastic surgeon- Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA(843) 757-0123
Both surgeries (especially if liposuction is done as part of your tummy tuck) have similar risks such as pain, infection, bleeding, scar, damage to surrounding tissue, seroma, hematoma, DVT/PE, surface irregularities, and asymmetry.BBL has some unique possible complications such as fat embolism.Tummy tuck has a long incision, so more likely to have wound healing problems than a BBL. It is best to spend some time discussing all of this with your PS before decided what is best for you.
