Common side effects of liposuction are temporary and typically associated with improper drainage and post-surgery “clean up” of the treated area. It is important that the surgeon performing liposuction surgery is experienced and properly certified. While no risk can be eliminated completely, a qualified surgeon can greatly minimize the chances of any complication resulting from poor practice.
When the area has not been properly drained of leaked blood and other fluids, conditions such as hematomas and seromas are common. These conditions are presented as visible discoloration caused by the pooling of leaked red blood cells beneath the surface of the skin. After major treatment to the abdominal region of the body, the patient might experience swelling of the feet and ankles as well as bruising of the genitals. This occurs when the fluids flow down to the feet and ankles as a result of gravitational pull. Again, proper drainage of the treated area can greatly reduce or eliminate this problem. The good news is that these effects are temporary and will eventually go away depending on the severity.
The skin is prone to damage if the procedure of fat removal is performed too close to the surface of the skin. These problems are common in superficial liposuction, a method of removing fat closer to the skin to induce skin contraction for tighter skin. Necrosis is a condition translated as the dying of skin that is caused when blood vessels and other connective tissue are damaged and cannot supply the skin cells with vital minerals and nutrients required. Hyper pigmentation causes dark spots on the skin when cells are damaged or otherwise affected in the process.
Permanent Side Effects of Liposuction
Permanent side effects include skin irregularities which is the result of removing too much fat in one area. Our bodies naturally have fat over the muscles and under the skin making the area appear smooth. Too much fat removed under the skin causes unsightly grooves and bumps that are permanent because once liposuction removes the fat it cannot be replaced.
The best way to avoid any problem is by performing small procedures. Large treatments can be broken down in a series of smaller surgeries so that the results can be evaluated at each step before proceeding to remove more fat. This greatly reduces many other risks of liposuction including surgical risks since the stress inflicted upon nearby tissue is reduced and the body is allowed to heal a little bit in between surgeries.