Can your internal organs get punctured by the cannula during lipo?

December 27, 2014
Asked By:madonnaa in Idaho City, ID

I heard about a lady whose liver and colon got punctured by the cannula during lipo, which led to internal bleeding that killed her less than 24 hours after the procedure. The story is confirmed and the doctor got his license seized for one year but is now back in practice. what is the likelihood that this can happen? how can it be avoided?

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Answer: Injury to abdominal organs during liposuction.

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December 29, 2014

Answer: Injury To Internal Organs During Liposuction

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December 28, 2014

Answer: Internal organ injury during liposuction

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Answer: Internal organ injury during liposuction

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December 27, 2014

Answer: Injury to internal organs is extremely rare.

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December 27, 2014

Answer: Injury to internal organs is extremely rare.

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December 27, 2014

Answer: Puncturing the internal organs should not occur with liposuction.

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December 27, 2014

Answer: Puncturing the internal organs should not occur with liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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