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Complications can kill you

Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty has become a popular procedure for straightening midsection wrinkles and flattening the abdomen. If properly performed, it can be very effectively and produce instant results. But just like any other cosmetic operation, abdominoplasty can have undesirable outcomes. Below, we narrate some cases of tummy tuck gone wrong.

A popular incident regarding a tummy tuck gone wrong is that of a woman who went on a vacation to Brazil a few years ago. She was enticed by the body of Brazilian women to sculpt her body and saw abdominoplasty as a quick answer. She then proceeded with the operation but something went wrong before the operation even started.

The woman had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia, which led to a cardiac arrest. It caused psychological wounds, when the tummy tuck gone almost caused her life. The woman was so traumatized that she realized that conforming to popular standards of beauty can be unhealthy.

Another case of poor pre-operation assessment led to another tummy tuck gone wrong for an anonymous patient from Illinois. After surgery, her stomach became disfigured because of the huge keloidal scars that were left by the cut.

The surgeon cut very high, leaving her with a scar that was very difficult to hide. The patient lost thousands of dollars for a failed operation. The same cosmetic surgeon offered to make her undergo the operation once more but later refused to do so.

In a different case, a patient achieved a flatter belly with one problem: the operation erased her belly button. The cosmetic surgeon then told her that this was perfectly normal but this is totally untrue.

What do all these stories of tummy tuck gone wrong tell us? As much as we want a better figure, we must think of alternatives before opting for surgery. Every surgery has its share of risks. The outcome may have permanent effects, desirable or undesirable. So think well before you decide.

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Tummy tuck complications can kill you

For many people, a single factor causes them to think twice before undergoing a tummy tuck procedure, and that is botching. A botched tummy tuck is perhaps the single most frightening aspect that a prospective patient has to consider. Most surgeons do not guarantee aftereffects, especially the ones that know they are not as experienced, so you could find yourself short several thousand dollars. Even more devastating is that the patient winds up paying that astronomical figure for a bad result.

Botching describes negative after effects of a cosmetic procedure. This can occur for a wide variety of reasons, from lack of experience or skill on the surgeon’s part or due to a lack of proper preparation on the end of the patient. In other cases, the patient was not properly assessed for eligibility and their skin or body did not take well to the effects of the surgery, causing unsightly results. There are a wide array of effects that can occur due to a botched tummy tuck.

• Loss or disfiguration of bellybutton. This is one of the most common fears expressed in regards to tummy tucks. “I’m afraid I’ll lose my bellybutton.” This takes place when the skin is not properly placed when the tummy tuck is performed. It can also be caused if some form of weight loss or fat reduction should have occurred prior to surgery. This can only be fixed with additional corrective surgery, which could mean that you end up doubling your investment.
• Excessive, misplaced scarring. One of the techniques cosmetic surgeons are supposed to be very adept at is carefully placing incisions so that scars remain as inconspicuous as possible. Sadly, there are many cases where botched tummy tucks have included excessive scars, far larger than they were required to be. Another common effect is misplacement, where incisions are made in clearly visible spots. Most patients do not want to boast the fact that they underwent surgery to obtain their figure, and thus incision placement is paramount.
• Nerve damage. During abdominoplasty, the skin and muscle tissues are separated, which means that the nerve endings are also being separated. Loss of feeling and nerve damage is common after a tummy tuck, but normally it returns after a few months’ time. Some botched cases have seen patients never fully regaining feeling in their incision area.

Botched tummy tucks are far too common for comfort, and can cause death in severe cases. If you’re considering abdominoplasty, be sure to thoroughly research your surgeon and the reviews of his/her work. A good, reputable surgeon should be more than happy to have a few consultations with you and thoroughly go over your risk factor for negative results.

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