Liposuction - can any type of lipo potentially damage the lymph system? Thinking about getting it done. Always have had fat

Thank you for sending this important question.  Liposuction can be performed in several different ways such as water assisted, laser assisted, ultrasound assisted and others.  These each have potentially different effects on lymph drainage after liposuction.  In general lymphadema is not common following safe liposuction performed by a experienced surgeon.  You will need to ask your surgeon what type of liposuction they use and what their experience has been with lypmphadema. 

See a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate since you did not attach any photos. The fat has to be in the subcutaneous tissue to be reachable for any type of liposuction. You will continue to improve for 6 months after Smartlipo.
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