What is the risk of liposuction surgery?

Liposuction is a kind of plastic surgery which uses liposuction technology to remove excess fat from specific parts of the body As with any operation, liposuction also has some risks, from common and rare side effects to life-threatening risks It is important to understand these risks and the possibility of occurrence for making informed medical liposuction decisions The potential risks of liposuction include shock, infection, fat embolism and blood clot In addition, soft tissue, nerve or organ damage may occur The most common side effects of liposuction are swelling and slight bruising However, there are also serious problems such as abnormal healing, uneven fat removal, and asymmetry caused by poor skin elasticity Asymmetry refers to the appearance of lumps or bumps in the treated area or surrounding skin In the healing process, uneven swelling can also cause asymmetrical feelings, but not permanent The real asymmetry is permanent Although it is one of the risks of liposuction, it does not affect physical health, but it is just not good-looking The level of fluid in the body also has a great influence on the result of liposuction When it comes to the risk of liposuction, fluid loss can lead to shock and increased fluid overload The drastic change of body fluid level will bring pressure to important organs such as kidney and heart As a result, shock and overload can be life-threatening The larger the liposuction area, or the more injection points, the higher the risk to important organs due to the fluctuation of liquid level The body itself responds to invasive processes in different ways The risk of accidental injury increases when internal activities of the body are invaded at any time Fat embolism and seroma are one of the risks of liposuction Seroma is a small fluid sac formed under the skin and needs to be removed by drainage Fat embolism is the part of fat that is released after surgery and floats in the body Seroma is a minor side effect, while fat embolism can be life-threatening if it moves to the lung or brain Infection is an inherent risk in any surgical procedure Streptococcal and staphylococcal infections are not uncommon, especially liposuction involving open skin and exposure to bacteria Likewise, internal bleeding, blood clots, and nerve damage are inherent risks for all operations When preparing for liposuction, patients should be aware of the risks of these complications, know how to avoid them, and be able to observe and recognize the signs of their occurrence.