The decision to have body contouring surgery is extremely personal. You will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential complications.

Risks include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Fluid accumulation
• Poor wound healing
• Skin loss
• Blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism
• Excessive or widened scars
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
• Anesthesia risks
• Unfavorable scarring

Residual skin laxity or contour irregularity These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It is important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.