The Problems With Liposuction
Liposuction is a fairly common procedure that uses 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 with the tubes in specific areas where fat deposits have concentrated. While techniques for this procedure have become much safer, less invasive, and less painful in recent years, there are still problems with liposuction.
The most common problem with liposuction is a cosmetic issue. While the procedure is generally effective at removing fat in certain areas, new fat deposits commonly return to the same areas or develop in new areas. Body contour improvement is noted immediately following liposuction, however it may take several weeks, months, or even a year for the full effects to become evident and all swelling to subside. Liposuction also does not tighten the skin around the treated areas. The skin will be somewhat loose, and may have a wrinkled texture after the fat has been removed. It is not uncommon for it to take up to six months for the skin to tighten and conform to the treated areas. People who undergo liposuction as a weight loss option are almost always disappointed. Many people do not lose weight, and those that do lose some weight often regain it in a short period of time.
There are several risks that are associated with liposuction. Even when preformed properly, with a licensed doctor, certain side effects and complications can occur. Having multiple areas treated, or very large areas treated greatly increases the risk for complications. The most common side effects of liposuction include: bruising, swelling, soreness, tingling, and numbness in the treated areas; irritation, infection, and scarring of the incision sites; loose, wrinkled skin; color changes of the skin; uneven texture of the skin; and damage to the nerves, surrounding tissues, and skin from the friction caused by the cannula tubes.
More dangerous complications are less common, but can still occur with liposuction. These complications include: excessive fluid and blood loss that leads to shock; clots (blood or fat) that can cause pulmonary embolisms; fluid build up in the lungs; toxic reactions to solutions used; severe infections; and punctured organs. Liposuction should never be preformed on people who have certain medical conditions such as heart problems, blood disorders (especially clotting disorders), pregnant women, or people with breathing conditions. A doctor who is a board certified surgeon with liposuction training should only preform liposuction in a proper medical facility.
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