Risks and Dangers of Liposuction
Posted on March 13, 2009
Filed Under liposuction
While Liposuction is safe in almost every single case, and few complications arise, there are the possible complications you need to be aware of.
Liposuction is a surgery in which accumulated fats are removed from different body parts. As it is a surgical procedure, it has risks and dangers that may be mild or life threatening in nature.
Some complications and hazards to one’s health and body due to liposuction are discussed below:
Excess skin and need for a lift: Removing a large amount of fat at once may result in loose skin, depending skin’s elasticity. Older patients or those with stretch marks on their skins, having liposuction have loose skin and probably need to have extra skin removed.
Lidocaine overdose: Lidocaine may be injected during liposuction and large amounts of lidocaine may result in toxicity. This may present as lightheadedness, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, slurred speech, numbness of the lips and tongue, shivering, muscle twitching, cardiac arrest etc.
Fluid imbalance: Tumescent liposuction results in large amounts of fluid injection. At the same time, some fluid is removed in the fat tissue. This may result in a fluid imbalance which, if not recognized and treated may result in serious conditions such as fluid in the lungs, or heart or kidney dysfunction.
Infection after liposuction: Infection may result, and may be mild or severe. Many doctors prescribe oral antibiotics to take after surgery to prevent infection before it starts or if it does occur. Symptoms of infection are redness, increasing tenderness, red streaks visible on the skin, vomiting, fevers and chills.
Burns from ultrasonic liposuction: During ultrasound assisted liposuction (UAL), the ultrasound probe may become very hot and can cause burns.
Organ damage from injury: It is possible to puncture internal organs such as the intestines, because the surgeon is operating under the skin through a small incision and is unable to see where the cannula is probing. As organs are damaged, infection may result and surgery may be required to repair them.
Contour irregularities: Lumps and bumps, asymmetry, and irregular contours are common unwanted results of liposuction surgery. Liposuction contour irregularities may necessitate further surgical revisions.
Pulmonary embolism: Small pieces of fat may become dislodged during liposuction and travel to the lungs. Such a situation may result in difficult breathing, and may require emergency treatment.
Swelling after liposuction: Swelling may persist for weeks or months after liposuction, causing pressure on nerves, and resulting in numbness and tingling. Wearing an appropriate compression garment will reduce swelling, increase comfort, and speed healing.
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