Liposuction has become one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery. In 2008, over 200,000 Americans got liposuction, even with the economic downturn. In 2007, the number was over 300,000. Some people go into this surgery extremely well-prepared, with a healthy understanding of the possible risk and benefits. Other people neglect to properly study and end up making vital decisions haphazardly. The people who best understand liposuction tend to be the most happy with their results. This article will discuss some of the possible side effects of liposuction with the intent of educating potential liposuction clients.
There are a number of minor side effects that can occur in connection with liposuction surgeries. There is a moderate chance of scarring, although scarring tends not to be very severe. Modern liposuction technology makes use of very small hollow needles called cannulas. These cannulas, which are used to remove the fat, often measure only millimeters across. Because these cannulas are so small, the incisions made can also be very small. This means less scarring. The size of the incision, and thus, the scar will depend based upon the operating surgeon, the liposuction technique used and the body area.
There is also a good chance that you will experience moderate to severe bruising. Although these bruises may be painful and unsightly, they shouldn't last too long. Most bruises should disappear within a month of your surgery. Liposuction is a surgery, and all invasive surgery cause bruises. However, the skill of your surgeon and the surgical technique that he or she uses will directly affect the amount of bruising that you experience. In general, the less traumatic the technique that your doctor uses, the less you will bruise.
Swelling is also extremely common after liposuction. All liposuction patients experience some amount of swelling, but some experience more than others. Swelling is frequently experienced in the treated area, and it also sometimes occurs in the ankles. Liposuction can also cause a swelling of the veins in the treated area. Swelling isn't bad in and of itself, although it can temporarily mask the effects of a liposuction procedure, which some people find disappointing in the short term. However, a sudden jump in the amount of swelling can be indicative of more serious problems. As you meet with your doctor for follow-up visits, make sure that you tell him or her about the sorts of things you're experiencing. This will make him or her more able to tell if anything is going wrong, and it will help him or her to be able to ensure you get the care that you need.
All of the side effects that we have discussed so far have been relatively short-term and innocuous. There are, of course, more serious complications that can occur. Luckily, these more serious complications tend to be very rare, but they do exist. These can include infection, an allergic reaction to anesthesia or medication, burns (depending on the sort of liposuction performed), nerve damage, damage to the vital organs, blood loss, clots of blood or fat, the accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs, and even death. The chances of these complications can be minimized if you ensure that you have a properly qualified and skilled surgeon and if you are entirely honest with him or her during your pre-surgery consultation. Do not withhold any part of your medical history. Also, obey all instructions that your doctor gives you while preparing for surgery. This will probably include abstaining from smoking and cutting back alcohol consumption.
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