The risks of a procedure are unique to you. We have outlined the risks so that you may consider and discuss them further with your anaesthetist and surgeon

General Risks

The risks associated with arm reduction are related to your general health and the presence of co-existing medical conditions.

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • BMI (body mass index)
  • Massive weight loss (>20kg)
  • immuno-suppression

Anaesthetic Risks

You will have a general anaesthetic at one of several major hospitals in Adelaide.

Your anesthetist will outline the process and the risks of anaesthesia prior to your procedure.

Some risks to consider are

  • DVT
  • Chest infection
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Injury to teeth

Immediate Risks

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Seroma

 

 

 

Long Term Risks

  • Recurrence of sagging of tissue
    • ageing
    • changes in weight
    • pregnancy

Specific Risks

Pain and discomfort
  • Immediate post-operative
  • Short term recovery – weeks
Skin edge necrosis

This is more relevant in the setting of

  • Smokers
  • Diabetic patients

Changes to sensation

Aesthetic
  • Scarring
    • Normal
    • hypertrophic or keloid
    • length of scar
  • Subtle asymmetry