There are well research guidelines for liposuction to prevent complications: less than 5 liters and DVT prophylaxis. Having your surgery done in a fully accredited facility by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a Board Certified Anesthesiologist will also minimze your risk.
Hello and thanks for your question!Of the many complications that can arise during any cosmetic operation, death is always a possibility. It is an extremely uncommon complication but to say that death after liposuction is not a possibility would not be true. Whether or not the surgery involves adding or aspirating fat alone does not mean that death in either situation is not possible.Therefore, you must find a fully trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has experience doing a high-volume of liposuction cases to ensure you are in the right hands. It is not only about the surgeon but also about the team that surrounds him or her and the center at which they perform their surgeries. I personally prefer a small, private surgery center as opposed to a large hospital because the surgeon tends to have more control if he/she is in their own private office setting.All the best!Dr. Zuriarrain, Plastic Surgeon
