Liposuction Risks

Liposuction, an operation performed to remove fat deposits and reshapes the body while reducing the thickness of abdominal fat and tightening the skin, can provide great results for patients. Patients also need to be aware of the potential complications and liposuction surgery risks. In addition to the general risks associated with all surgeries patients need to consider the procedure specific risks such as perforation of the abdominal wall, embolism, abornomal body contour, and more. Below are helpful lists detailing the various potential liposuction complications.

Types of Liposuction Risks

Below are some of the surgical complications and risks associated with this cosmetic procedure. If you have additional questions regarding a specific risk or any other questions regarding the surgery it is recommended that you contact a local liposuction surgeon.

• Abnormal body contour
• Reactions to anesthesia
• Bleeding
• Burning
• Embolism
• Death
• Depression
• Dimples
• Discoloration
• Blood Clot
• Fat Embolus
• Heart Failure
• Hematoma

• Hypothermia
• Keloid
• Nerve damage
• Perforation of abdominal wall
• Permanent numbness
• Seroma
• Skin irregularities
• Skin death
• Slow healing
• Swelling
• Tingling
• Visible scarring

Risks Associated With All Surgeries

• Satisfaction with Results
• Infections.
• Scarring
• Swelling
• Blood Clots
• Post-surgery complications
• Corrective Surgeries
• Medication Reactions

Risks During Recovery

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Scarring
• Bleeding

Cosmetic Surgery Risks by Type

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