What is the percent of death for liposuction with local anesthesia?

Although the risk is very low, it could not be stated to be zero as fat embolus has occurred with liposuction alone.

Lisa.   Liposuction is an extremely safe procedure with very low risk of death.  Practioners who are not board certified plastic surgeons offer liposuction in their offices under just local anesthesia do so because they do not have Hospital privileges to do it there.  I have treated patients who had lidocaine overdose by such practioners, requiring hospitalization and treatment in Intensive care un its.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and follow their advice.  Good luck!

The death percentage from liposuction is extremely rare. However, I recommend liposuction under general anesthesia because it allows the practitioner to remove more fat and do more body shaping and contouring. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Generally, liposuction under local anesthesia is practiced by physicians who are not board certified as plastic surgeon and don't have hospital privileges or properly accredited surgery center privileges.  

The incidence of death is very rare. The risk of complications is more commonly associated with lack of credentialing on part of the facilities and the practitioner. Be sure to ask about board certification and what specialty in particular. Remember there is no such thing as a board of cosmetic surgery. You should also be aware of which hospital and surgery centers your surgeon is working with.Best of luck! Dr. Boschert