I'm 5'5" and 125 pounds. From what my doc told me, I won't be having a lot taken out, he said it's more of a sculpting procedure. My nerves are getting the best of me. I keep reading about blood clots, fat embolisms, and other anesthesia complications resulting in death. I've been under general anesthesia before with no problems, but the other risks scare me. Should I be worried?
January 28, 2013
Answer: Low volume liposuction is low risk
Liposuction is in general a very low-risk procedure provided that it is done by an experienced surgeon in an accredited facility. Anesthesia can be done with tumescent (with or without intravenous sedation,) or general anesthesia, but for low-volume fat removal there is no real difference in terms of safety. Complications such as the ones you mention are more associated with high-volume fat removal.
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January 28, 2013
Answer: Low volume liposuction is low risk
Liposuction is in general a very low-risk procedure provided that it is done by an experienced surgeon in an accredited facility. Anesthesia can be done with tumescent (with or without intravenous sedation,) or general anesthesia, but for low-volume fat removal there is no real difference in terms of safety. Complications such as the ones you mention are more associated with high-volume fat removal.
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January 26, 2013
Answer: Risks and Liposuction
The risks your describe are extremely unusual- your risks of dying from a car crash this year are much higher than your risks of dying from a well-conceived liposuction procedure. You should also consider the risks of not doing your procedure. What opportunities will you lose by not having your procedure? Consider both sides of the equation if you want to make a smart decision about your surgery.
And good luck!
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January 26, 2013
Answer: Risks and Liposuction
The risks your describe are extremely unusual- your risks of dying from a car crash this year are much higher than your risks of dying from a well-conceived liposuction procedure. You should also consider the risks of not doing your procedure. What opportunities will you lose by not having your procedure? Consider both sides of the equation if you want to make a smart decision about your surgery.
And good luck!
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