{"id":117789,"date":"2026-06-02T18:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T18:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/complications-in-body-surgery-a-complete-clinical-guide-for-the-patient\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T08:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T08:46:32","slug":"complications-in-body-surgery-a-complete-clinical-guide-for-the-patient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/complications-in-body-surgery-a-complete-clinical-guide-for-the-patient\/","title":{"rendered":"Complications in Body Surgery: A Complete Clinical Guide for the Patient"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n      \"name\": \"Complicaciones en Cirug\u00eda Corporal: Gu\u00eda Cl\u00ednica Completa para el Paciente\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/blog\/complicaciones-cirugia-corporal-mallorca-guia-completa\/\",\n      \"description\": \"El Dr. Garc\u00eda Ceballos FCCP, cirujano pl\u00e1stico con formaci\u00f3n en UZ VUB Bruselas, ofrece una gu\u00eda cl\u00ednica completa sobre las complicaciones en cirug\u00eda corporal, su prevenci\u00f3n y manejo en Mallorca Medical Group.\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"es\",\n      \"specialty\": \"Cirug\u00eda Pl\u00e1stica, Est\u00e9tica y Reconstructiva\",\n      \"audience\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Patient\"\n      },\n      \"about\": {\n        \"@type\": \"MedicalCondition\",\n        \"name\": \"Complicaciones postoperatorias en cirug\u00eda corporal\"\n      },\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Physician\",\n        \"name\": \"Dr. Jos\u00e9 Ignacio Garc\u00eda Ceballos FCCP\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\",\n        \"medicalSpecialty\": \"Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery\",\n        \"honorificSuffix\": \"MD, FCCP, MRCS England\",\n        \"affiliation\": {\n          \"@type\": \"MedicalOrganization\",\n          \"name\": \"Mallorca Medical Group\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\",\n          \"address\": {\n            \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n            \"streetAddress\": \"Cam\u00ed Vileta 46C\",\n            \"addressLocality\": \"Palma de Mallorca\",\n            \"addressCountry\": \"ES\"\n          }\n        }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Mallorca Medical Group\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\",\n      \"telephone\": \"+34971254686\",\n      \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"Cam\u00ed Vileta 46C\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Palma de Mallorca\",\n        \"addressRegion\": \"Islas Baleares\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"ES\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las complicaciones m\u00e1s frecuentes tras una liposucci\u00f3n?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Las complicaciones m\u00e1s frecuentes incluyen hematomas, seromas, irregularidades del contorno cut\u00e1neo y asimetr\u00edas. 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La reintervenci\u00f3n se reserva para situaciones espec\u00edficas como hematomas organizados, infecciones que no responden a tratamiento m\u00e9dico o correcciones de resultado que no cumplen las expectativas cl\u00ednicas del paciente.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<article>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/complications-in-body-surgery-a-complete-clinical-guide-for-the-patient\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_complications_in_body_surgery\" >Frequently asked questions about complications in body surgery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications_in_Body_Surgery_A_Complete_Clinical_Guide_for_Patients\"><\/span>Complications in Body Surgery: A Complete Clinical Guide for Patients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Body surgery\u2014which includes procedures such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, mastopexy, or a <em>mommy makeover<\/em>\u2014is part of the routine practice of a specialist plastic surgeon. As with any surgical procedure, there is a possibility that complications may arise, both in the immediate period and during recovery. Understanding what they are, how they are prevented, and how they are managed is an essential part of the information every patient should receive before making an informed clinical decision.<\/p>\n<p>This guide, developed from the clinical perspective of Mallorca Medical Group, analyzes the main complications associated with cosmetic body surgery, the preventive measures applied by the medical team and the criteria that determine when an incident requires immediate attention. The aim is not to generate alarm, but to provide rigorous medical information that will help patients face their surgical process with realistic expectations and full confidence in their medical team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classification_of_complications_in_body_surgery\"><\/span>Classification of complications in body surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complications in body surgery are classified according to their severity, time of onset, and their relationship to the technique used.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minor complications:<\/strong> seromas, small-volume hematomas, superficial wound-healing problems, transient sensory discomfort. They account for most cases and are usually resolved with conservative treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderate complications:<\/strong> hematomas requiring drainage, local infections requiring antibiotic therapy, partial opening of the surgical wound, or asymmetries that may require correction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe complications:<\/strong> deep infections, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, skin necrosis, or anesthetic complications. They are uncommon in well-selected patients operated on in centers with rigorous safety protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the timing, a distinction is made between immediate complications (first 24-48 hours), early complications (first to fourth week) and late complications (beyond one month postoperatively).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The best prevention of complications in body surgery begins before the intervention: in the exhaustive evaluation of the patient&#8217;s state of health, in the honest selection of the most appropriate procedure for his or her anatomy and in the design of a surgical and anesthetic protocol adjusted to each case. A well prepared and correctly informed patient is the surgeon&#8217;s best ally.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&#8211; Dr. Garc\u00eda Ceballos FCCP, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon &#8211; Mallorca Medical Group<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure-specific_complications\"><\/span>Procedure-specific complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each body surgery procedure has its own profile of potential complications. The most relevant are detailed below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liposuction\"><\/span>Liposuction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Liposuction\u2014whether tumescent, VASER, or high-definition\u2014may be associated with seromas (fluid accumulation), contour irregularities, asymmetries, and, less frequently, sensory changes in the treated area. The main cause of an irregular contour is non-uniform fat removal, which is why the surgeon\u2019s experience and precision are decisive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abdominoplasty\"><\/span>Abdominoplasty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Abdominoplasty involves resection of abdominal skin and fat with repair of muscle diastasis. Complications include seroma (the most common, especially when combined with liposuction), changes affecting the horizontal scar, umbilical necrosis in selected cases, and, exceptionally, DVT. The use of postoperative compression garments, early mobilization, and antithrombotic protocols significantly reduce these risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_surgery_mastopexy_augmentation_reduction\"><\/span>Breast surgery (mastopexy, augmentation, reduction)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In breast surgery, capsular contracture is the most relevant late complication in patients with implants. It is characterized by progressive hardening of the breast and may require surgical correction. Other complications include postoperative hematoma, asymmetry, nipple sensory changes, and wound-healing problems in the periareolar or inframammary area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combined_body_contouring_procedures_Mommy_Makeover\"><\/span>Combined body contouring procedures (Mommy Makeover)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Combining several procedures in a single surgical session can achieve comprehensive results with less overall recovery time, but it requires a particularly rigorous preoperative assessment. Prolonged operative time can increase the risk of thromboembolic complications, which is why antithrombotic prophylaxis protocols are essential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_risk_factors_that_influence_the_occurrence_of_complications\"><\/span>Individual risk factors that influence the occurrence of complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all patients have the same risk of complications. Individual factors assessed by the medical team during the preoperative consultation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General health status and systemic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, coagulopathies).<\/li>\n<li>Smoking: tobacco impairs skin vascularization and significantly increases the risk of necrosis and poor wound healing. Cessation is recommended at least four weeks before surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Body mass index: patients with significant overweight have a higher risk of seroma, infection, and thromboembolic complications.<\/li>\n<li>History of previous surgeries in the area, which may alter vascular anatomy and make the approach more difficult.<\/li>\n<li>Medications that interfere with coagulation or wound healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The preoperative assessment at Mallorca Medical Group includes a detailed medical history, blood tests, anesthetic risk assessment, and, when necessary, consultation with other medical specialties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_protocols_at_Mallorca_Medical_Group\"><\/span>Prevention protocols at Mallorca Medical Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reducing complications in body surgery depends largely on the protocols applied before, during, and after the procedure. At Mallorca Medical Group, these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Individualized preoperative preparation:<\/strong> smoking cessation, medication adjustment when necessary, nutritional guidance, and optimization of overall health status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refined surgical technique:<\/strong> performed in certified operating theatres at Hospital Quir\u00f3nsalud Palmaplanas and Hospital Quir\u00f3nsalud Son Ver\u00ed, with a specialist anesthesia team.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/profilaxis-antitrombotica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antithrombotic prophylaxis<\/a>:<\/strong> low-molecular-weight heparin, compression stockings, and early mobilization according to protocol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structured postoperative follow-up:<\/strong> regular check-ups, scar monitoring, and direct access to the medical team in the event of any issue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Detailed postoperative instructions:<\/strong> wound care, use of<a href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/post-surgical-girdles-complete-guide-to-recovery-after-cosmetic-surgery-in-mallorca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> compression garment<\/a>, restriction of physical activity, and warning signs that require urgent consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_consult_your_surgeon_during_recovery\"><\/span>When to consult your surgeon during recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distinguishing between normal postoperative discomfort and signs of a true complication is information the Mallorca Medical Group team provides to each patient before discharge. Signs that require immediate consultation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fever above 38.5\u00b0C that does not subside with usual antipyretics.<\/li>\n<li>Severe, progressive pain or pain that does not respond to the prescribed analgesia.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden-onset redness, warmth, or localized swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Discharge or dehiscence (opening) of the surgical wound.<\/li>\n<li>Marked asymmetry of sudden onset.<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath or chest pain (a sign of a possible thromboembolic complication requiring urgent care).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ongoing medical follow-up, both in person and through direct communication channels with the team, is part of the care process at Mallorca Medical Group.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_and_resolution_of_the_most_common_complications\"><\/span>Management and resolution of the most common complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most minor complications in body surgery resolve without the need for reoperation. Usual management includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seroma:<\/strong> outpatient aspiration, repeated if necessary until resolution. In persistent seromas, the use of pressotherapy or surgical drainage may be considered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hematoma:<\/strong> small-volume hematomas are reabsorbed spontaneously. Organized or large-volume hematomas may require surgical drainage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Superficial infection:<\/strong> systemic antibiotic therapy, local wound care, and follow-up. Deep infection is exceptional in patients operated on under rigorous aseptic conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contour irregularities after liposuction:<\/strong> assessed from six months onward, once postoperative swelling has fully resolved. If correction is necessary, it is planned on an individualized basis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capsular contracture:<\/strong> management depends on the degree of contracture. It may range from massage and physical therapy to surgical correction (capsulotomy or capsulectomy with implant replacement).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Complications in body surgery are part of the reality of any surgical intervention. Knowing about them, understanding how to prevent them and knowing how to recognize their warning signs allows the patient to face the process with complete information and an active attitude in his own recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The safety profile of body plastic surgery in specialized centers is solid. The key lies in proper candidate selection, individualized surgical planning, precise technique and rigorous postoperative follow-up. At Mallorca Medical Group, Dr. Garc\u00eda Ceballos FCCP &#8211; with more than 34 years of clinical practice and specialized training in plastic surgery at the Universit\u00e9 Libre de Bruxelles and UZ VUB Brussels &#8211; applies these principles in every procedure, both in plastic surgery in Mallorca and in the field of reconstructive surgery in Mallorca.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering a body procedure and would like to receive personalized information about the risks, indications and clinical expectations of your case, <strong>request your personalized medical assessment at <a href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/contact-and-book-your-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mallorcamedicalgroup.com.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_complications_in_body_surgery\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about complications in body surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What are the most common complications after liposuction?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The most common complications include hematomas, seromas, contour irregularities, and asymmetries. In most cases, they are minor and resolve with medical follow-up. Appropriate candidate selection and the surgical technique used are decisive in preventing these situations. The surgeon\u2019s experience in achieving uniform management of adipose tissue significantly reduces the incidence of postoperative irregularities.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>How is capsular contracture prevented in breast surgery?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Capsular contracture is prevented through a refined surgical technique, the use of implants with an appropriate surface, irrigation of the pocket with an antiseptic solution, and regular postoperative follow-up. The implant placement plane also influences the contracture rate. Latest-generation nanotextured and smooth implants, correctly indicated according to the patient\u2019s anatomy, have well-established safety profiles.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>When should a patient consult if they believe they have a postoperative complication?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>If any sign such as persistent fever, unusual redness or local warmth, progressive pain, sudden asymmetry, or discharge from the wounds occurs, the patient should contact their surgeon immediately. At Mallorca Medical Group, the medical team provides continuous follow-up and direct care for any postoperative issue, ensuring that no patient faces uncertainty without expert medical guidance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Do all complications in body surgery require reoperation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>No. Most minor complications, such as small seromas or scar discomfort, resolve with conservative treatment and medical follow-up. Reoperation is reserved for specific situations such as organized hematomas, infections that do not respond to medical treatment, or outcome corrections that do not meet the patient\u2019s clinical expectations after an individualized assessment with the surgeon.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p><em>Article written by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/about-us\/dr-garcia-ceballos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Garc\u00eda Ceballos<\/a> FCCP<\/strong>, MD \u00b7 FCCP Belgium \u00b7 MRCS I England, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Director of <strong>Mallorca Medical Group<\/strong> \u00b7 Palma de Mallorca. Registration no. 070707779 (Spain) \u00b7 GMC no. 4073525 (United Kingdom) \u00b7 SECPRE.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book your personalized assessment at <a href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/contact-and-book-your-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mallorcamedicalgroup.com<\/a><\/strong> or call <a href=\"tel:+34971254686\">971 254 686<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Garc\u00eda Ceballos FCCP analyzes in this clinical guide the most frequent complications in body surgery &#8211; liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast surgery -, their risk factors, the prevention protocols applied at Mallorca Medical Group and the criteria that determine when an incidence requires immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":111554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[115,177,353,446,682,1423,1490],"tags":[1572,1571,1570,1481,1403,1144,575,400,394,392],"class_list":["post-117789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plastic-surgery-en","category-mamas-en","category-el-mejor-cirujano-plastico-de-mallorca-en","category-la-mejor-clinica-de-estetica-de-mallorca-en","category-consejos-cirugia-plastica-en","category-contorno-corporal-en","category-liposuccion-en","tag-seroma-en","tag-complicaciones-cirugia-corporal-en","tag-abdominoplastia-complicaciones-en","tag-liposuccion-mallorca-en","tag-recuperacion-postoperatoria-en","tag-dr-garcia-ceballos-fccp-en","tag-cirugia-estetica-segura-en","tag-cirugia-plastica-mallorca-en","tag-mallorca-medical-group-en","tag-contractura-capsular-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117789"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117789\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/111554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}