Possible Complications After Liposuction

When you start to consider liposuction you take your time researching the medical professionals in your area to determine the most experienced professional for your surgery. You want to feel safe in their hands when you are ready to get rid of those stubborn fat deposits that have been driving you mad for years.

Did you know there are some risks with this procedure? Even the most experienced, well trained surgeons sometimes face complications after the surgery and there are some things that can go wrong during the procedure as well. Before you lie down on the table and go through with it you have to be aware of the risks and learn how to avoid potential complications.

One thing that you can count on happening after your surgery is swelling. When you put your body through the trauma of surgery and suck out all that fat unnaturally, you have to give your body some time to heal and recover. To avoid complications from arising out of the swelling you can gently massage the swollen areas of your body to encourage excess fluids to drain. You can also expect some bruising but that will go away with time. Dont be too surprised if there is some pain involved in your recovery or if you feel numb in some areas of your body.

Muscle spasms and wrinkles may also be experienced by some people after the surgery. You can relieve discomfort from spasms with warm, gentle massage but the wrinkles in the skin are just something you have to deal with. If you have skin that seems to wrinkle up easily or if you have cellulite in areas of your body then your chances of developing wrinkles post-surgery are greater.

There are some risks that can develop during the liposuction as well. The most important thing you can do to avoid dangerous complications is to tell your doctor everything about your medical history. Dont leave anything out so he can determine whether you are a safe and ideal candidate for the procedure. If there is a reason you are more likely to develop potentially dangerous complications during the procedure your doctor has to know ahead of time.

One major risk is that you may develop a blood clot in your lungs from the trauma of the surgery. This is more likely to happen in people who are overweight, but it is also a risk if you do not get enough exercise after the surgery. Get up and move around every day to ensure blood flows throughout the body properly.

There are some other risks that have to be taken care of immediately. One of these is infection. When left unattended an infection can spread throughout the body and even be deadly. On rare occasions the surgeon may also accidentally puncture one of your vital organs with the long strobe used to suck out the fat. This is a dangerous situation that will require immediate corrective surgery to fix the organ.

There is one last risk associated with liposuction: skin death. This is often called skin necrosis and refers to the process of the skin turning colors and dying off around the surgical wound. This can happen because dirty utensils were used during the procedure which allows bacterial growth within the wound. If you choose your doctor carefully you can lower your risk.

Sandra Limes is writing about health and beauty. Visit her blog and read more about liposuction and how to deal with risks and complications of liposuction.