Are blood clots a risk in Smart Lipo like they are in regular lipo?

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Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

The risks of thrombotic events in liposuction while present are not significant. Thrombotic events are a risk associated with any surgery (especially those performed under general anesthesia or those associated with prolonged immobility).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon  (ABPS).

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

liposuction and any surgery puts people at risk for blood clots no matter the type. I suggest you speak to your physician, the risk is very low with liposuction alone.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

The risk of blood clots with lipo under local is low regardless of technique (traditional, laser, water assisted, vaser). When these same techniques are done asleep under general anesthesia, the risk is higher. Smartlipo is traditional lipo with the addition of an extra step in which a laser is passed through the fat layer near the skin with the hope of tightening the skin a little bit faster than would occur naturally with any other technique of lipo. This additional step doesn't increase the risk of blood clots.

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

I do Smart Lipo under local anesthesia. Therefore, you have normal muscle tone and you are able to move during the procedure. So I don't think there is a risk of blood clots. Good luck!

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Any surgical procedure carries with it a possibility for blood clots (DVT's), but anytime we can do the procedure under local anesthesia (not general anesthesia), the risks are very, very low. So, most Smartlipo is done under local anesthesia in the office and it would be rare to have that complication. Best wishes

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