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Is Liposuction Safe? What Are the Most Common Risks Associated with Lipo?

asked 4 months ago by Southern Girls in memphis
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
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Is Liposuction Safe? What Are the Most Common Risks Associated with Lipo?

4 answers to Is Liposuction Safe? What Are the Most Common Risks Associated with Lipo?

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When you eliminate "General Anesthesia", you've eliminated the biggest risk in Liposuction!

Liposuction is a fairly safe procedure with minimal risks when done under local tumescent anesthesia in a healthy and appropriate patient. The biggest risk with almost any cosmetic procedure is general anesthesia. There are more minor risks involving allergies, contour irregularities, infections, etc... but when done in an appropriate setting and with appropriately experienced docs, you should have a good experience with good results. Sincerely, David... more
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Liposuction-Most Common Risks

Liposuction is a safe procedure when performed by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The most common complications are: Contour Deformities-depressions or wavy lines in the skin caused by removal of fat too close to the skin Seroma-a collection of fluid under the skin Loose Skin-this occurs when Liposuction is done on patients who have too much fat and are not candidates for Liposuction until they loose weight
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction safe?

Liposuction is safe as long is it is performed by a well qualified surgeon. The main complications are irregularities, contour deformities, fluid collections, to name a few.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Lipo is safe when done by a qualified surgeon

Keeping in mind that liposuction of any type is surgery, a qualified surgeon will emphasize safe practices. Historically the biggest risk was removing too much fat at one time, so there is a safe limit that has been established. With laser lipo (for example "smart lipo") there is a risk of burns and scars from the laser. There are 3 anesthesia options, all of which are safe if done properly and the patient is healthy. The most common is probably intravenous sedation plus tumescent.... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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