Because a large amount of heat is created during ultrasonic liposuction, there is a greater risk of burns, blistering, and scarring. A UAL surgeon with liposuction experience will know how to avoid this problem, but the danger should still be noted. Another risk is a condition called seroma, which occurs when the body tries to fill the void created by fat removal by producing excess fluid. This fluid must be removed continuously with a syringe until the cavity has closed.
Infections. Infections may happen after any surgery and may occur after liposuction. Sometimes, infections may be serious or life threatening such as in cases of necrotizing fasciitis (bacteria eat away at the tissue) or with toxic shock syndrome, a serious, sometimes fatal infection caused by a bacteria, that is associated with surgery.
Embolism: Embolism may occur when fat is loosened and enters the blood through blood vessels ruptured (broken) during liposuction. Pieces of fat get trapped in the blood vessels, gather in the lungs, or travel to the brain.
Visceral Perforations: This may happen, for instance, if the intestines are punctured during abdominal liposuction. When organs are damaged, surgery may be required to repair them. Visceral perforations may also be fatal.
Nerve Compression and Changes in Sensation: You may experience "paresthesias" which is an altered sensation at the site of the liposuction. This may either be in the form of an increased sensitivity (pain) in the area, or the loss of any feeling (numbness) in the area.
Swelling: Swelling or edema may occur after liposuction. In some cases, swelling may persist for weeks or months after liposuction.
Skin Necrosis: The skin above the liposuction site may become necrotic or "die." When this happens, skin may change color and be sloughed (fall) off.
Burns: During ultrasound assisted liposuction, the ultrasound probe may become very hot and can cause burns.
Fluid Imbalance: Fat tissue, which contains a lot of liquid, is removed during liposuction. Also, physicians may inject large amounts of fluids during liposuction. This may result in a fluid imbalance.
Toxicity from Anesthesia: Lidocaine, a drug that numbs the skin, is frequently used as a local anesthetic during liposuction. You may have had a similar drug, novocaine, to numb your mouth at the dentist. Large volumes of liquid with lidocaine may be injected during liposuction. This may result in very high doses of lidocaine.
Fatalities: There are numerous reports of deaths related to the liposuction procedure. Although it is difficult to be sure how often death from liposuction happens, there are several studies that estimate how often patients undergoing liposuction die during the procedure or as a result of it.
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