Rather than a direct disadvantage of tummy tuck surgery, as with any surgical procedure, there are certain considerations and potential risks to be aware of. Alongside common risks seen in general surgical operations such as infection, wound dehiscence, and blood clot formation (risk of pulmonary embolism), specific risks unique to tummy tuck surgery include seroma (fluid accumulation), skin necrosis (especially around the navel), and numbness. It is of great importance for patients to thoroughly discuss all these potential risks and the recovery process with their doctors before the surgery.