Complications That May Arise After A Liposuction!

20 July, 2009 No Comment

There is definitely a certain amount of risk or danger involved during any surgical procedure. If case you are about to undergo liposuction make sure you read and understand the procedure well and discuss your concerns as well as your expectations with your cosmetic surgeon.

The risks and complications that arise as a result of the surgery can range from mild to potentially life threatening conditions! As a result, please ensure that you are aware of the procedure and the consequences.

Almost all types of surgery can lead to complications although the complications are rare with simple and frequently carried out surgeries. Some of the dangers of liposuction are blood clotting, fluid loss, a reaction to anesthesia or sometimes even infection.

Possible dangers are extended healing time, too much fluid loss, fat or blood clots which may migrate to the lungs and even cause death in some extreme cases.

Fluid accumulation, damage to the skin and nerves, a possible damage to the vital organs and friction burns are also dangers that have to be taken into consideration. Some problems which are not considered too severe are numbness of the skin, scars and bruises and skin pigmentation.

A few of the more common complications-

Excessive liposuction i.e. removing too much fat at once or too much liposuction performed on a particular day from the targeted areas can cause severe problems such as dents, sagging skin and lumps. To lessen these problems, recipients should schedule liposuction several days apart.

Minor complications if left untreated for long could land you in serious trouble. Non life threatening problems during liposuction are sagging or discolored skin, fainting soon after surgery, lumpy appearances and scars and bruises. Even these minor problems have to be discussed with your surgeon.

Precautions to be taken

No matter how many times you may have done liposuction, please remember to consult with your doctor every time. You also have to get a complete physical done every time.

Your doctor will recommend a specific rest and recuperation period after every liposuction procedure; ensure that you follow instructions and rest times to the tee. Take the appropriate amount of leave from your office and do not try to rush back to work. Rest and body bandages are an essential part of getting the best results of the surgery.