Potential Risks and Complications with Liposuction
Skin Re-Draping Problems
Liposuction is not an exact science and so the skin may not re-drape exactly after surgery.
Asymmetry
Differences between the areas treated may necessitate further surgery.
Scarring
Small scars may form where the incisions are made to allow for the liposuctin cannula. Scar revision may be necessary after everything is healed.
Infection
Rare and usually treatable with antibiotics.
Bleeding
Rare but may require surgical intervention.
Deep Venous-Thrombosis/ Pulmonary Embolism
Blood clots that form in the legs that may travel to the lungs causing difficulty with respiration and requiring hospitalization. Prevention is key using compression stockings and early ambulation.
Need for revisionary surgery
The above complications may necessitate further surgery.
