Liposuction Risks

During the liposuction surgery, fat cells are removed from beneath the skin. Many experts warn liposuction is not a solution for obesity and should not be a part of anybody’s weight loss plan. While it is a relatively safe procedure and medical advances have limited much of the risk of surgical complications, any surgery must be carefully considered before proceeding as no procedure is perfect and there will always be a small chance of complications.

Skin irregularities, hematomas and seromas, hyper-pigmentation are some minor complications most commonly experiences. Patients need to be aware of the possible consequences of liposuction surgery.

Skin irregularities occur when too many of the fat cells are removed resulting in dimples and grooves in the skin. We all naturally have fat stores and areas that have too many fat cells will look abnormal. It’s always safer to have your surgeon remove too little fat in the first run and do touch up sessions. Once fat cells are taken out, they cannot be replaced.

Hematomas and seromas occur when red blood cells leak from damaged blood vessels and pool under the skin. This can be prevented through adequate drainage of the region around the incision. Others may experience hyper-pigmentation around the areas of incision. It can last for up to several years in severe cases or in patients who naturally have more pigment to their skin. Patients with fair skin can also experience this though it usually lasts less than four to six months.

A scary and more serious complication can also occur as a result of inadequate drainage during the procedure. It can cause swelling in the legs and ankles after a major liposuction treatment. The genitals can bruise after major treatment to the abdomen. This is blood tinges drainage and a common occurrence.

The use of epinephrine in local anesthetic solutions sometimes causes the heart rate to elevate during or after surgery and patients are encouraged to avoid caffeine or pinephrine-like drugs such as cold medications before liposuction procedure.

Major complications are rare but very real possibilities. They come in two forms, drug related or surgical. Drug related complications include allergic reactions, cardiac arrhythmias, and brain damage from lack of oxygen during anesthesia. Blood clots and excessive blood loss are surgical risks as well as possibly injury to internal organs during the procedure.

Anyone considering liposuction or any cosmetic surgery should do the homework and learn about both the risks and benefits of the treatment. Find a surgeon who makes patient health their top priority and never risk your life just to save a little money.

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