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Like any cosmetic surgery, there are a number of dangers, risks and complications associated with Liposuction. Before undergoing this painful, body-altering procedure, you should be aware of the dangers, and make an educated decision about whether it's worth the risks to undergo this operation.
* Approximately 1 in 10,000 people die from this procedure * Sagging skin * Scarring * Blood clotting * Skin discoloration * Infection * Puckered skin * Nerve damage * Necrosis * Allergic reaction to the anesthesia * Possible heart failure * Fluids may collect under the skin * Body may go into shock * Swelling of affected area * Permanent numbness of the affected area * Hypothermia * Vital organs may be damaged * Slow healing time * Severe bleeding
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoAll surgeries come with side effects but usually laser liposuction comes with less than the usual liposuction such as, BruisingSwellingScarringNumbnessDiscomfortSkin irregularitiesBleedingInfectionAllergic reactionExcessive fluid lossFat or blood clotsNerve damageOrgan damage.
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∙ 12y agoProper aftercare is important after liposuction surgery. Heart problems and infections can result from liposuction. Also, burns, embolisms, cardiac arrhythmia, edema, and nerve compression as well as the healing of the puncture wounds are additional risks.
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∙ 10y agoSome of the risks associated with laser fat removal, or laser liposuction (lipoplasty) are; asymmetrical results due to uneven or irregular fat removal; bleeding and infection, as associated with any invasive surgery; thermal damage, from the laser burning the skin; and scarring in the area of the incision.
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∙ 12y agoThere are risks just like any surgery, the most common being dryness, over corectness, not working, and worse of all you may go blind or loose some vision.
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∙ 10y agoAs with all medical procedure risks are also involved with liposuction. Some of the risks include infection, swelling, burns, fluid imbalance and embolism.
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∙ 14y agoAssuming this is Lasik surgery, double vision, starbursts, and dry eyes can result from incorrect surgery.
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∙ 13y agoThere are several risks. Penetration of body organs is one. Uncontrollable bleeding due to damage to blood vessels is another. Bruising and discoloration of skin are yet another.
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