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Tummy Tuck Risks are Real

Submitted by Meg Wilson on November 16, 2007 - 06:57.

Since Donda West's tragic death, WIRED spoke to the president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Stephen Hopping says that tummy tucks are one of the most risky cosmetic procedures. He says they are invasive but are often taken too lightly.

He also says;

There is no such thing as a minor procedure in cosmetic surgery, and this is a good example. It's not like going to the spa or salon.

Tummy tucks are a big operation, and in my mind, one of the most dangerous cosmetic procedures -- and the patients who have them tend to be a high-risk group. They're older, often they've had children, often they're heavier. [...]

There's risks of strokes, bleeding, post-operative problems. Episodes like this make us look at that. [...] And sometimes it's hard to tell patients about these things, but it's got to be safety first. This is cosmetic surgery.

See more of his discussion on the risks of tummy tucks here.


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