What are the statistics for fat embolism or mortality following liposuction per 100,000 patients?

November 21, 2015
Asked By:foreveryoung908 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Contemplating getting lipo on my belly under local anesthesia following tummy tuck , however determining whether or not i want to risk my life

Answers (3)

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November 25, 2015

Answer: Fat Embolism in Surgical and Non Surgical Fat Reduction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 25, 2015

Answer: Fat Embolism in Surgical and Non Surgical Fat Reduction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 23, 2015

Answer: Liposuction does not cause fat embolism syndrome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2015

Answer: Liposuction does not cause fat embolism syndrome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2015

Answer: Mortality from liposuction

November 23, 2015

Answer: Mortality from liposuction

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