Tummy Tuck Injuries
Tummy Tuck Injury Attorney Jacksonville FL
Tummy tucks, “Abdominoplasty” is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, which tightens the abdominal muscles, giving the stomach a flat, firmer and thinner overall look. Potential patients who have large fat deposits in the abdominal wall that require tightening may be good candidates for this procedure. Additionally, women who have loose abdominal skin from pregnancy may also be tummy tuck candidates. This procedure is not recommended for women who plan on becoming pregnant again.
The abdominoplasty procedure is considered a major surgical operation that should only be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. A board-certified plastic surgeon would make a small horizontal incision from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. This will allow any scarring to be hidden from view in underwear or bathing suits. The surgeon then separates the skin from the abdominal wall up to the ribs and tightens the muscles of the abdomen. The lifted skin is then stretched down, and the remaining extra skin is removed to create a tighter, flatter, abdominal look. This effect is due to the skin and navel being pulled downward into a new position. It also requires a new opening cut for the navel during the tummy tuck procedure.
There is also a mini-tummy tuck or what is referred to as a mini-abdominoplasty procedure for patients with a smaller amount of fat deposit in the abdominal area. Again, only a board-certified plastic surgeon should perform these procedures.
Cosmetic Injuries
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Tummy Tuck Complications
The whole point of investing in a tummy tuck is to achieve a flatter, smoother and slender shape in the abdomen region. Having lumpy, bumpy or uneven abdomens after a tummy tuck procedure may be signs of the cosmetic procedure being performed improperly. Revisionary surgery might be required to reverse and correct the shape.
The position of the lateral scar should be low enough to be hidden by a bathing suit or underwear if the procedure was done correctly. Inexperienced cosmetic surgeons might place the scars too high making them harder to hide and a deterrent to exposing that new, smooth and flat tummy you expected to achieve. Again, revision surgery may need to be performed to achieve the look that should have been accomplished in the original surgery.
With tummy tuck cosmetic surgery procedures, there is a certain amount of risk associated with this delicate and major surgical operation. Medical providers have a duty to provide what is known as “reasonable care” when performing any surgical procedure. In layman’s terms, would another medical provider perform the same medical procedure given the circumstances?
Can Tummy Tucks/Abdominoplasty surgeries pose various risks?
As with any other type of major cosmetic surgical procedure, a tummy tuck poses a risk of bleeding, infection and even an adverse reaction to anesthesia. Additional complications include:
Fluid accumulation beneath the skin (seroma)
Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. Your surgeon might remove excess fluid after surgery using a needle and syringe.
Unexpected Scarring
The incision scar from a tummy tuck is permanent, but it's typically placed along the easily hidden bikini line. The length and visibility of the scar varies from person to person.
Changes in skin sensation
During a tummy tuck, the repositioning of your abdominal tissues can affect the nerves in the abdominal area, and infrequently, in the upper thighs.
Poor wound healing or improper suturing
Sometimes areas along the incision line heal poorly or begin to separate. You might be given antibiotics during and after surgery to prevent an infection.
Tissue Damage
During a tummy tuck, fatty tissue deep within your skin in the abdominal area might get damaged or die. Smoking may increase the risk of tissue damage. Depending on the size of the area, tissue may heal naturally or require a surgical touch-up procedure.
Navel site repositioning issues
During a tummy tuck, the navel is repositioned, and complications could set in if not done correctly.
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For over 32 years, Chris has dedicated his legal practice to assisting injured victims in receiving financial compensation for injuries sustained by the negligence of others. Medical practitioners have a responsibility to their patients and the public at large to provide quality care over increased profits. There are no safe shortcuts when it comes to providing effective quality medical care, especially during elective cosmetic surgical procedures. Improperly performed cosmetic surgeries are one of the most egregious, and life-altering exposures one can undergo, especially from a trusted source like a doctor.
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Elective cosmetic procedures are not cheap and are not covered by health insurance. Imagine investing your hard-earned money into a medical procedure you finally dare to undergo to enhance your appearance or correct a medical condition, only to endure physical complications and mental anguish because of an inexperienced, unskilled, and unqualified cosmetic surgeon.
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