Any surgery, specially under general anesthesia lasting more than one hour carry a risk of pulmonary embolism. Liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks carry the risk of fat embolism, the risk factor is not known yet, Before undergoing surgery, the surgeon should take a history and physical examination and calculate your personal risk for pulmonary embolism.Fat embolism is a risk, regardless of technique and cannula size
Yes there is a 1:100,000 risk of fat emboli with this procedure. However, with proper technique, proper cannulas, and conservative suction volumes, these complications can be minimized.