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Complications
| Complications | Abdominoplasty n = 403 | Breast reduction n = 317 | Overall n = 720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full wound dehiscence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hematoma (%) | 0 | 3 (0.9) | 3 (0.4) |
| Infection (%) | 6 (1.5) | 3 (0.9) | 9 (1.25) |
| Seroma (%) | 4 (1) | 2 (0.6) | 6 (0.8) |
| Necrosis (%) | 5 (1.2) | 6 (1.9) | 11 (1.5) |
| Erythema (%) | 16 (3.9) | 11 (3.5) | 27 (3.75) |
| Delayed wound healing (%) | 11 (2.7) | 13 (4.1) | 24 (3.3) |
| Suture extrusion (%) | 9 (2.2) | 13 (4.1) | 22 (3.1) |
| Thrombo-embolism | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall complications (%) | 51 (12.7) | 51 (16.1) | 103 (14.3) |
