Any procedure has risks. However, plastic surgery procedures in general are very safe when done by board certified plastic surgeons in appropriately accredited facilities. Liposuction is one of the most safe procedures as long as not more than 5 liters is removed, done by the right surgeon in the right location. However, liposuction is performed by many physicians who do not have the same knowledge and training as a plastic surgeon and who perform the procedures in facilities that don't meet strict guidelines for patient safety. So, I would recommend choosing your surgeon wisely and avoid price shopping. Make sure the facility where you are having the procedure performed is appropriately accredited by a national organization. You should have a good and safe outcome.
Liposuction is very safe
Bahram Ghaderi, MD answers: Risk of death from liposuction?
Seeing a report that a woman died in Australia from liposuction. News story says "Dr Dieu said the incidence of death from liposuction was about one in 5000 and the risks were discussed with Ms James." Is this true, 1 in 5000 people die from liposuction???
A: Death from liposuction
We have no hard and fixed numbers on this because all cases of liposuction are not recorded. Liposuction is performed by many specialties including family practitioners, general surgeons, otolaryngologists, gynecologists, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. It is very difficult to gather data from this diverse set of practitioners.
Typcially, the most common cause of death from liposuction is attributed to deep venous thrombosis with pulmonary embolus. Other causes include fat embolism, necrotizing faciitis, electrolyte imbalance
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