Certain people have a higher risk of patient related complications, notably infection and perfusion (blood supply) problems. For example:
- Diabetics
- Patients on steroids and other immunosuppressant medication
- Patients who are immunocompromised
- Smokers
- Patients with Heart Disease and Vasculopathies
- Hypertension
- A history of previous surgery in the area
- Obese Patients