Are there any possible long term effects after a tummy tuck and flank liposuction?

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After a tummy tuck and flank liposuction are they any possible side effects in the future ie: bladder prolapse, organ adhesions. Uterine issues or bowel concerns.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

You must  acknowledge that during a regular not complicated Tummytuck, and no need of hernia repair, we never ever go into the abdominal cavity where all organs are. 
So there is no possibility of any organ inside which may be damaged during or after surgery. 
All plastic surgeries represent working on skin and fat and nothing else. 
Dr. Cárdenas

David Shokrian, MD · Answer

Hi there, One long term effect after a tummy tuck and flank liposuction would be numbness at the incision sites. There should be no uterine/bowel issues long term.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear cwarr, 
both tummy tuck and liposuction are performed above the muscles, so it doesn't affect internal organs. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A TT is generally considered a safe procedure in a healthy patient. Complications include bleeding, infection, bruising, swelling, and delayed wound healing. Severe complications are rare. A TT will not cause bladder prolapse, organ adhesions, uterine issue, and bowel concerns. Be sure to select a board certified PS who is an expert in lipo and TTs.

Maryam Zamani (Saheb-Al-Zamani), MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Both a tummy tuck procedure and liposuction only address the excess fat and skin above the muscle layer. The abdominal cavity (where the organs are located) is deep to the muscle layer and unaffected by these procedures. Please see a board-certified surgeon in consultation to discuss your concerns, treatment options, and to have your questions answered in detail.Best Regards,Dr. Zamani

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  The concerns you listed are all with tissues that are deep, or inside, any part of the body touched or affected by a tummy tuck or liposuction, so there should not be any issue.  Hope this helps.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There are risks with any surgery, but they are rare with a tummy tuck.  The most common risks are bleeding, infection, tissue loss, wound complications, and change in sensation.  Your surgeon will go over the procedures in detail including the risks and benefits.  Most patients have an uneventful recovery with beautiful results.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

The issues you mention are in organs below the abdominoplasty surgical field.  Barring significant incompetence or surgery by a non-plastic surgeon, none of them should come into play.  Discuss with your surgeon and let him or her show you an anatomy textbook to put your mind at ease.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.

Definitely the most appropriate is to start (tummy tuck, liposuction and BBL can also be included), you are a candidate perfect, for the procedure, with this you can eliminate all localized fat and flaccidity, you will get the best results and have a defined appearance according to your body. everything depends on your BMI, if it is within the normal range, above 35 it can generate risks.
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.

Are there any possible long term effects after a tummy tuck and flank liposuction?

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