Can your lungs be punctured during lipo?

Hi there and thanks for your question/concern.  There is always the possibility of perforation of an internal organ (lung, intestine) during liposuction, however this is extremely rare especially if done with an experienced/board certified surgeon.  I suggest seeing a surgeon for an in-person consultation for more information.  

Injury to internal organs is a known (albeit rare) complication of liposuction. Liposuction involves the passing of a cannula into the subcutaneous space (blindly) for the removal of fat. It is a relatively safe procedure. While it is possible to inadvertently pierce vital organs, this would require a failure on multiple levels. A practitioner would need to have a lapse in focus or a poor understanding of anatomy in order to puncture a lung.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Hello,
Thank you for your question.There
is a very low probability of having such a complication. Using
non shape-edged
cannula reduces this probability.
Best Regards.
Bora
Ok, MD - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

Hi.  That would be extremely uncommon and unusual, but yes, it could happen.  That is a great question, though, that highlights the importance of selecting a surgeon with very good training and experience in this type of surgery.  There is actually a lot that could go wrong if the surgeon is careless or only has marginal or poor training with anatomy and surgical technique.  Liposuction is a procedure that can be performed quite safely with nice results when done properly and with good patient selection.  I would recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon with good experience performing liposuction.  Good luck and take care,Dr. Howell

No, this is unlikely to occur during liposuction, but with any type of surgery, complications can occur. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. For best results with liposuction, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result.  Best, Dr. Emer