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Woud you please discuss the complications of liposuction?

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Dr. Andre Berger answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Many: -post operative pain -swelling -bruising -eccymosis -hematoma -seroma -infection -keloids -incision hyper-pigmentation -transient peripheral neuropathies -lidocaine toxicity -limitations on normal daily activities -contour irregularities.

Answered 3/17/2014

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Complications : Reaction to anesthesia fluid accumulation fat or blood clots which can migrate to the heart or lungs, leading to death skin injury infection excessive fluid loss asymmetry (uneven contour or shape) friction burns damage to vital organs many of these are extremely unlikely, but the importance of going to a abms certified plastic surgeon cannot be understated.

Answered 9/25/2014

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Generally Safe: Liposuction generally has a very good track record in experienced hands. The most common problem is contour irregularities.. There have been reports of fat embolus syndrome, skin slough, skin burns, puncture of underlying structures and even death. These are exceedingly rare in experienced surgeons.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Many: Complications of liposuction surgery include infection, bleeding, asymmetry, skin contour irregularities, unsatisfactory skin redraping, unsatisfactory cosmetic result, pulmonary embolism, and even death. Having said that, most complications are extremely rare with careful plastic surgeon and patient selection.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Dr. Dennis Dass answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Risks of lipo: Liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat. It is performed by passing long narrow cannulas under the skin to suction out the fat. Most common risks include: bruising, pain, fluid collections, contour irregularity, skin laxity. It's best to discuss the procedure and risks with the surgeon that you have selected to perform the surgery. http://www.dassmd.com/liposuction/index.html.

Answered 11/24/2014

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