Risk of Death from Liposuction?

November 4, 2009
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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???

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November 6, 2009

Answer: 1 in 5000 lipo death rate is not accurate

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November 6, 2009

Answer: 1 in 5000 lipo death rate is not accurate

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December 17, 2017

Answer: Liposuction is quite safe.

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December 17, 2017

Answer: Liposuction is quite safe.

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