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Potential Complications of Multiple Operations

The main increased risks are the result of the increased numbers of scars and the longer surgery time. If you have more wounds then the risk of infections or bleeding are slightly increased.

General risks with any surgery such as blood clots in the leg and lung are very uncommon. However, they are related to longer surgery and when they do occur can be serious. It is for these reasons that multiple long operations should be considered carefully.