The Dangers of Liposuction
Liposuction is an increasingly popular procedure that uses a specific type of suction to remove fat from the body. The process involves using small, thin, rounded tipped tubes (called cannula) that are inserted into the body through small cuts that have been made in the skin. Fat is then suctioned out through these incisions using the tubes in precise areas where fat deposits are present. Liposuction procedures have become less invasive, safer, and less painful throughout the years, but there are still dangers associated with liposuction.
There are several potential risks that may occur with liposuction. Even when preformed properly, by a licensed physician, certain complications and side effects can occur. The risk for problems increases if multiple areas are treated, or very large areas are treated. The most commonly reported side effects of liposuction include: localized soreness, numbness of the treated area, bruising, swelling, and tingling of treated areas; minor infections and scarring of the incision sites; loose or wrinkled skin; discolored or uneven texture of the skin; and potential damage to the nerves, surrounding tissues, and skin caused by the friction of the movement of the cannula tubes.
More serious complications can occur with liposuction procedures, but are not terribly common. These dangers include: clots caused by fat or blood, excessive fluid and blood loss that leads to shock; life threatening infections; pulmonary embolisms; punctured organs; fluid collection in the lungs; and allergic reactions to solutions used. Liposuction should never be preformed on people with preexisting medical conditions such as heart problems, blood disorders (especially clotting disorders), pregnant women, or people with breathing disorders. A board certified surgeon with specific liposuction training should only perform these procedures in an appropriate medical facility.
Other much less serious dangers are common and are usually cosmetic. Liposuction procedures are quite effective at removing fat in specific areas, however new fat deposits can return to the same areas or develop in new areas. Body contour improvement is usually noted immediately following liposuction, but some patients may find it takes several weeks, months, or even a year for the full effects to become evident and all swelling to subside. Another common issue is that liposuction does not tighten the skin around the treated areas. The skin is often somewhat loose, and may have a wrinkled texture after the fat removal process. It is not uncommon for it to take up to six months for the skin to tighten and conform to the treated areas. Liposuction is not recommended as a weight loss method. Individuals who have used this procedure to lose weight are almost always disappointed as the weight generally reappears in a relatively short period of time.
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