What Are the Risks and Recovery Times of Having Liposuction Surgery?
If you decide to have liposuction, it is very important that you do lots of research and are fully satisfied that you have chosen the right surgeon. The reason why this is so important is that any physical risks from liposuction are most often related to the expertise of the surgeon as well as the anaesthetist. Therefore it is vital that you check their credentials and experience thoroughly before going ahead. There are some rare but potentially fatal complications if the operation goes wrong. These include pulmonary oedema, which is a collection of fluid in the lungs, which may occur if too much fluid is administered, or lidocaine toxicity, which can occur if the anaesthetist uses too much lidocaine anaesthetic in the wetting solution. To prevent some complications anti-embolism boots are often used during surgery to prevent a blood clot from forming in the deep veins of the pelvis or legs. Other potential problems could be that a fat embolus (clot) could occur if a piece of fat trave
