Serious complications are rare, but tummy tummy tuck surgery does involve some risks.
During initial consultation the surgeon will take a medical history of the patient to determine if the patient is at increased risk of developing blood clots.
Some research has shown that most infections following Tummy Tuck Surgery result from the failure of patients to care properly for their wounds. It is therefore important that you follow the surgeons instructions regarding when to remove the change bandages, and how to keep the wound clean.
Every body is different and therefore everybody heals at different rates. However it can be said that usually young people heal faster than older people. After the surgery there is usually a certain amount of tenderness and bruising this will usually pass after about 4 to 6 weeks.