Risks, Complications & Side-Effects Of Undergoing Liposuction

Most of the time, Liposuction is considered a safe procedure, but like other cosmetic surgeries there are certain risks, complications and side effects associated with liposuction. Risks increase if a great number of areas are treated at the same time, or if a large area is being treated. The patient will be advised as to how many areas he or she can have undergo liposuction treatment.

Possible complications for Liposuction include risk of infection, delayed healing, formation of fat clots or blood clots, excessive fluid loss, friction burns or other damage to the skin or nerves. In a tumescent liposuction,  the anesthetic fluid injected may cause lidocaine toxicity (if the  lidocaine solution content is too high), or the collection of fluid in the lungs (if too much fluid is administered).

After the procedure is done, you are not likely to look or feel great right after the surgery, and you may experience some pain, burning, swelling, bleeding and temporary numbness. Pain can be managed with pain relief medication, but you may still feel sore for a few days. After the surgery, you are likely to experience some fluid drainage, and sometimes a small drainage tube may be inserted beneath the skin to prevent that fluid from building up. You may wear an elastic garment over the treated area for a few weeks to control the swelling. Most of the bruising and swelling will disappear within 3 weeks, but some swelling may remain for about 6 months.

Please be advised that the risk of the mentioned complications and side effects of the procedure can occur greater  to patients with medical problems such as diabetes, heart or lung disease, or people who have recently had surgery near the relevant area. The risk of complications arising can be reduced if advises from our partner surgeons are followed closely,