It is only expected that any surgical intervention also pose some amount of risk.
Even with the small incisions used in liposuction, or even with only the fat tissues being removed, risks are still imminent.
It is also important that you know the risks of liposuction procedure in order for you to discuss them with your surgeon and to avoid predisposing factors.
Scars Liposuction scars are one of the major causes of concern among most individuals.
There is always a possibility of developing scars especially if a person's skin is sensitive to it.
The good thing about it is that doctors would strategically make incisions in less visible areas such as skin creases or contours.
In thigh liposuction for example incisions are made in the creases of the buttocks.
To stop scars from darkening or hardening, you need to protect it against the sun or regularly massage it with your fingertips.
Scar minimizing creams are also available that works effectively to lighten the scars.
Infection Another serious risk related to any surgery is infection.
The incision alone is a perfect mode of entry of bacteria, which is why it is important that you keep it cleaned and dry at all times.
The entry of any foreign instrument, such as the cannula that is used for the procedure, also poses a risk, however this is minimized because these materials are sterile.
Antibiotics are often prescribed by doctors to combat any possible infections to occur.
Excess skin When there is a significant amount of fat suctioned from an area, it would often result to excess or sagging skin.
This would however depend on the person's skin elasticity.
Some doctors say that those who have a lot of stretch marks are more at risk for having excess skin after surgery.
This would require tucks or lifts later on.
Organ Damage The nature of the procedure requires mechanical movement of the cannula.
This places a risk on any organ within the area, because the surgeon is blind to what is inside.
Therefore it is imperative that you choose a highly trained and skilled doctor to do the job.
Fluid Imbalance This is an expected risk in any surgery, but with liposuction, fluids are also suctioned along with the fats.
That is why doctors would order intravenous solutions for surgery to avoid fluid imbalance or shock due to excessive fluid loss.
In other cases, such as with tumescent liposuction, a medicated solution is introduced into the fatty tissues and is three times more than what needs to be suctioned.
This can result to cardiac overload or pulmonary edema if not taken out entirely.
Excessive Bleeding Even with the small incision that is made for this procedure, it can already pose a serious threat for excessive bleeding if the patient does not enough coagulating factors.
This is why doctors require blood work to avoid this from happening.
Contour Irregularities Oversuctioning of fats and poor judgment of the surgeon can result to contour irregularities after surgery.
Some would have lumps, bumps, asymmetry or retracted areas if the procedure is not done well or is not repeatedly assessed prior and during the procedure.
These risks are important considerations and topic for discussions during liposuction consultations.
You should share your concerns and ask the doctor as to the approaches that he is going to employ in order to avoid it.
These risks and unwanted outcomes can be eliminated if there is a good and open communication between you and your doctor.
And it is your important assignment to find one who has enough experience and is highly trained.