Age 38, 140lbs, risks of fat embolism during or after liposuction with regional anesthesia?

November 18, 2023
Asked By:gdenisse0630 in Avon Park, Florida

I have never had plastic surgery before. I am considering a tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks, but have always been aware of risks of any surgical procedure. Recently I saw on the news a case of a very young patient who passed away due to massive fat embolism after a "simple" liposuction to the knees. Obviously I do not have all the details on this, but made me concerned and wonder what could've happened to this young woman. I am 38 years old, weight 140 lb

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November 20, 2023

Answer: Embolism

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Answer: Risks of tromboembolism and fat embolism in abdominoplasty/liposuction

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