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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

What are the risks and complications of liposuction?

With over 400,000 procedures in 2007, liposuction was the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical operation. When compared with the number of procedures the overall complication rate with liposuction alone is very low. Infection is extremely rare but when it occurs can be life threatening and associated with severe scarring. Again this incidence is much less than 1%. Excessive bleeding is possible, but by following accepted guidelines and limiting removal amounts to five liters or less, transfusion is rare. Additional risks include contour irregularity of the skin and asymmetry. Rare complications with liposuction include pulmonary emboli and blood clots in the legs.

posted by Mandy W. at 12:48 PM

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