Lipo 360/BBL risks - should I be worried about necrosis, blood clots, fibrosis, oil cysts, abscesses?

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I would really like to get a lipo 360/bbl but am nervous about risks (necrosis, blood clots, fibrosis, lipo burn, oil cyst, abscess). I also had sleep apnea as a kid & I'm not sure if that would affect the surgery in any way. I plan on going to a board certified plastic surgeon only who has performed over 5k bbls. Are these risks high even when going to a board certified PS?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Keeetz,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MD · Answer

Excellent question. All procedures have risk, even in the best of hands. It is important to go to a plastic surgeon with adequate experience to lower these risks. It is important to follow instructions before and after surgery to help keep these risks low. 
Some of the risks include contour irregularities and areas of residual fat and skin if the liposuction is not done evenly. Burns leading to skin necrosis can happen if there any type of energy device will be used in conjunction to liposuction - but this is not always necessary. If too much fat is transferred to the buttocks, there is a higher risk of cysts, abscess or fat necrosis which can result in irregularities, pain, lumps and bumps and sometimes drainage. More serious risks include blood clots after surgery which can be potentially fatal. One of the most important things to do after surgery to prevent blood clots is to walk around after surgery.
Having sleep apnea does not directly impact your surgery, however having other risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking history, taking hormones (oral contraceptive pills), and obesity can all increase your chances of having a complication after surgery. It is important to have an honest discussion with your plastic surgeon about your medical history and your desired goals and needs from surgery.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Keeetz, thank you for your question. Before deciding to have any surgery, it's critical to understand that there are risks associated with all surgical procedures.  The risks you listed—necrosis, blood clots, fibrosis, lipoburn, oil cysts, and abscesses—can occur during Lipo 360/BBL procedures, but the overall risk varies depending on the surgeon's experience, the patient's general health, and how closely post-operative care instructions are followed. Complications are substantially less likely if you select a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive BBL experience.  Best wishes!Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science”  Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There is no doubt that BBL surgery carries risks you manetioned; however, in the hands of an experiencd, board certified plastic surgeon, these risks are reduced based on good preoperative evaluation, appropriate surgical technique (including fat grafting controled with ultrasound) and follow up protocol after surgery. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question dear Keeetz. 
Any type of surgery has their own risks not only plastic surgeries, but also is important to know if you go to a board certified plastic surgeon this type of risk can be minimal, as a doctor we let them know the complications can happened but we try as much as possible the patient has a successful surgery.   As you have a sleep apnea I will first recommend to look for doctor who has perform this surgery on patient with this medical condition. And before I go I will also tell you something that I tell to my patients If you come to have surgery with many negative thoughts, it is better that you do not have any procedure, you must prepare yourself mentally for the entire process, not only for any type of complication you may have (minor or major) also for postoperative care.

Good luck!

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