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As with liposuction or bariatric surgery, you need to check the surgeon's accreditation and credentials and also the number of years spent in the industry before deciding on 'the one' for your tummy tuck.
What might go wrong
It's unlikely that the tummy tuck will have any major side-effects but there are certain risk factors. Permanent scarring could result from this procedure. Other risk factors include the chance that sutures could rupture, healing could be slow, infection could result and your body might have adverse reactions to the anesthesia.
How your body reacts
Advertisements for most tummy tucks make it seem like you hop into a surgery room and then hop out again - but the truth is that there is a significant amount of discomfort after a tummy tuck. It's not unusual to have some numbness and bruising and the typical recovery period spans between one and four weeks, so be prepared to take time off from work! Full recovery takes about three to six months and it is best that you don't go berserk using weights at your gym or over-exercise during this period: use the time to help your body