ALL SURGERY CARRIES SOME UNCERTAINTY AND RISK

Suction-assisted lipectomy is normally safe, as long as patients are carefully selected, the operating facility is properly equipped, and the surgeon is adequately trained in body contouring as well as plastic surgery.

Nevertheless, in rare instances, the procedure may cause severe trauma, particularly when large areas are suctioned at one time. Although serious complications are infrequent, infection or excessive fluid loss can lead to severe illness and even death. Other infrequent, but possible, complications include fluid accumulation (which must be drained) and injury to the skin. You can reduce your risks by following my advice.

The scars from liposuction are small and strategically placed to be hidden from view, even in a bikini. However, other cosmetic problems may occur. They may include rippling or bagginess of the skin over the treated area, and pigmentation changes (such as brown spots) that may become permanent if exposed to the sun. Asymmetry (uneven contour or shape) sometimes requires a second procedure.