Imaginative9243 It appears you are inquiring about a blood clot traveling from somewhere in the body to the lungs after an operation, called pulmonary embolus, which can be fatal. This fairly rare complication can occur after any type of surgery, but more common after certain orthopedic operations like knee replacement. It is also more common after longer procedures, over 4-6 hours. It is not a common complication after liposuction, but as with any operation, precautions should be taken. Board-certified plastic surgeons operating in accredited facilities take such precautions, which include use of intermittent compression devices placed on the legs to keep blood flowing to prevent blood clot formation. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.
All surgeries have risks of severe complications. Medical accidents are ones that are fulle prepared for an all preparations are done to prevent these. Liposuction is a fairly invasive surgical procedure with significantly low risk of mortality from complications. There are almost no reports of serious complications that could lead to death in most patients.
