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Complications of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Possible Complications Associated with Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Any type of surgery carries some risk. Patients differ in their anatomy and their ability to heal. Some complications associated with reconstructive plastic surgery may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Infection
- Excessive bleeding
- Bruising
- Difficulty in wound healing
- Anesthesia problems
- Surgery problems
Risk of complications may increase if a patient:
- Smokes.
- Has connective-tissue damage.
- Has skin damage from radiation therapy.
- Has decreased circulation at the surgery site.
- Has HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
- Has an impaired immune system.
- Has poor nutritional habits.