Bleeding: Blood loss is minimal but overexertion during the postoperative period may cause some bleeding. You must not lift, strain, stoop or bend over for approximately 6 weeks, after your surgery as this can cause you to have unexpected bleeding which may necessitate the need for additional surgery.
Infection: You will be may be given antibiotics to minimize the risk of infection. Infection is rare after surgery; however, if you should experience unusual pain, swelling or redness you should call your surgeon.
Blood pressure problems: If you are on blood pressure medication prior to surgery you must continue taking it throughout your recovery period. Your anesthetist will be monitoring your blood pressure throughout your surgery.
Allergic reactions: You may have an allergic reaction to anesthetic, sticky plaster, soaps, ointments, skin fillers, or sutures which may be unforeseen. If you are aware of any allergic reactions to any medications anesthetic, bandages or food please consult your surgeon or anesthetist prior to surgery.
Anesthesia problems: You may be given medication during your surgery and post op to prevent nausea during your recovery period, if necessary.
Blood clots in the legs and lungs : It is not uncommon pre op for the surgeon to provide you with an anti coagulant injection to prevent clotting depending on your procedure. After your surgery you may have elastic stockings applied. It is important that you keep these stockings on for the first week after your surgery. You may remove them daily in order to bath, but they must be worn until you are actively moving around. You should also walk around frequently, even if it just around the house or hospital. When lying or sitting, you should pump your feet up and down as this helps to minimize the risk of blood clots and assist blood circulation. If you experience chest pains or pain or swelling in your legs during your postoperative period, or if one leg feels tender to touch, you should contact your surgeon immediately, as these may be an indication that a clot has occurred.
Hematoma: Small collections of blood under the skin are usually allowed to absorb spontaneously. Larger hematomas may require aspirin,warfarin, drainage, or even surgical removal to achieve the best result.
Airway obstruction: Anesthesia can sometimes irritate air passages, causing the vocal cords to spasm and this can block the airway. The anesthesiologist may need to insert a tube down the throat or cut into the wind pipe.
Brain Damage: Brain damage can occur if blood circulation is depressed at dangerous levels.
Inflammation and infection: A superficial infection may require antibiotic ointment. Deeper infections are treated with oral antibiotics.
Smoking: Smokers have a greater chance of skin loss and poor healing because of the decreased circulation to the skin. It is not advisable to smoke 4 weeks prior to surgery and 6 months post surgery to prevent complications with the anesthetic, cause infection, necrosis or delay the healing process. If you smoke please ensure to inform your surgeon prior to surgery.
Skin Necrosis will usually show itself in the first few weeks after a breast lift or tummy tuck. The most commonly affected area is that just over the pubic hair. The skin will initially be discolored and then it will blister and/or drain. It may turn dark or black and within a few weeks it will frequently appear to melt. The fat beneath it (if the full thickness of the skin is involved) will show. Some of this may also breakdown. These wounds tend to be deep and can be several inches in diameter.
If you are unfortunate to obtain necrosis after a breast reduction or lift and abdominoplasty the wound takes approx.1-3 months to heal before the surgeon can perform corrective surgery, and most surgeons may wish to correct this after 12 months to allow enough time for the disease to die and the scar to soften.
By not smoking for a month before and a month after your surgery, you can limit your risks. Your tissues may never heal like a non-smoker's, but by not smoking in this manner seems to make wound breakdown less likely. Also tell your surgeon so he or she can limit your degree of surgery to also limit your risks.
Additional or "touch up" surgery: The required time of healing per individual after surgery is unpredictable. This may result in a delay in returning to work or normal activities, or it may result in the need for additional surgery and/or hospitalization along with their additional costs.
International Medical Procedures: Provides affordable and quality surgeries and treatments, however please remember that all surgical procedures carry some risks and post surgery consultations are important. I suggest you follow your surgeon’s instructions and remain in the designated country of your procedure until your surgeon has given you the clearance to return home, as in the event of a complication the return airfare and accommodation is the responsibility of the patient.
There may be other uncommon or unknown complications that we have not addresses.
