Chances of Organs Being Punctured During Lipo?

The risk for puncture is very, very small, and I have not seen it. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for the question. Although I cannot give you specific advice without knowing much more information about your situation, I can tell you that puncturing an intra-abdominal organ ( although possible) is a very unusual complication with liposuction surgery. Do your due diligence carefully in the selection of plastic surgeon and much more likely than not you will do well with procedures performed. I hope this helps.

When done correctly, the non-dominant hand is always feeling where the canula is. Therefore, I find it inconceivable that an organ could be punctured during Liposuction, although it is a recognized complication. I personally know of two cases, both by non-board certified Plastic Surgeons with minimal training in the procedure. I cannot answer your question about the specific surgeon other than to say that the only board certified Plastic Surgeon member of the American Society of Plastic... more