Liposuction Risks

Liposuction is a surgical procedure. It involves the removal of fat deposits with a cannula and suction pump. It requires surgical incisions, the use of anesthetics and, therefore, possible medical problems. Liposuction risks include both minor and major complications during and after the surgery. The most common and minor liposuction risks are not life threatening. They include such things as focal skin necrosis, skin irregularities, hematoma, nerve injury, bruising and scarring, and drug reactions. Instances of fainting the day after liposuction surgery (syncope) are common. Major liposuction risks are rare and severe in their impact. There could be a negative reaction to anesthetics. The patient also needs to know about the possibility of blood clots, excessive blood loss, hypothermia, pneumonia, brain damage and seizures. Talk to a reputable plastic surgeon about these and other liposuction risks.