What are the risks associated with LipoSelection™?
The complications related to this procedure are very rare and usually can be treated.
Risks increase if the following factors are involved:
- Many body site areas are treated at the same time.
- The operative area is larger in size.
- Patients whose medical records show diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation.
- Patients who had surgery near the area that needs LipoSelection™.
What about complications after LipoSelection™?
The complications that may occur after LipoSelection™ are:
- Excessive fluid loss. This can lead to low blood pressure or fluid accumulation that must be drained.
- Infections. Infections may happen after any surgery and may occur after LipoSelection™ as well. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to all patients even before the infection.
- Embolism. Embolism may occur when fat is loosened and enters the blood through the blood vessels broken during liposuction.
- Skin Laxity, Waviness or Dimpling. The skin may become less elastic and even ‘baggy’ after the liposuction if a large volume of fat has been removed from a large area. This is more like to occur in older patients.
- Minor Depressions. These are small regions that have an opposite appearance from the dimpling described above. They may be over-treated after some time allowed for settling.
- Injury to the nerves, skin or vital organs. Very rarely, the ultrasound energy used to liquefy the fat cells may cause injury to the skin or deeper tissues.
What about asymmetries?
Due to removal of more fat from one side compared to the other side (for example, in buttocks), asymmetry may occur.
Will I feel numb after LipoSelection™?
Numbness will usually disappear in a few months and will only rarely be permanent.
What about scarring?
The small incisions made with the liposuction tubes are very thin, so the scars will be scarcely visible. However, scarring also depends on the areas where the procedure took place. In the groin and lower limb where the scars cannot be ‘concealed’, the traces may remain noticeable for many months before fading.
Find out more
Only through an in-depth discussion with your surgeon will you be able to understand the risks, benefits and expected outcomes of this procedure.
If you would like to find out more about LipoSelection™ or arrange a consultation, contact us today on 08707 606 555, or by completing our online enquiry form for an immediate response.
Note: this procedure is only available in London.
