What is the mortality rate for liposuction under general anesthesia?

When considering the safety of a procedure there are numerous factors that determine risk. Most of these can be influenced by you. First, select an experienced board certified plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable and confident. Second have your procedure performed in an accredited facility. To receive this status a facility must meet rigid standards with surveyor visits at regular intervals. Third is to make sure that you are a candidate for the procedure. Your medical history should be reviewed. Your medications and supplements should be discussed. Do you use nicotine or THC? Are you at a healthy weight? Is the amount of fat being removed in a safe range? Fourth is to closely follow your surgeon's post operative instructions including activites, follow up visits, and medications. Know "red flag" signs and what to do if they occur. If you have followed this list you can keep your risk from this surgery low.

The mortality rate is lower than driving to the hospital to have surgery done. The risk for both liposuction and general anesthesia is low in healthy people, and even together, is under 1%. For general anesthesia is 1 per 100,000 and for liposuction is 19 per 100,000. The risks increase in those with medical issues and obesity and smoking.