December 1, 2008

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Liposuction (cont.)

Risks

The tumescent method when performed as originally described has not resulted in reported deaths, but the traditional method has a death rate of approximately 1 in 5000. Other complications include pulmonary embolus (the traditional method), allergy to one of the medications used, fluid collection after surgery called a seroma or a hematoma, a puncture of either the lung or the abdominal cavity, and an overdose of the medication used to numb up the area (lidocaine). Less serious complications include worsening of cellulite in the area treated; dimpling or lumpiness in the area treated; infections; and reactions to the tape, bandages, or salves used in the recovery period.



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