The most common complication of liposuction is contour deformity. As many as 9% of patients may report soft-tissue depressions or elevations, skin panniculus, folds, or wrinkles.
Liposuction risks can include:
Change in skin sensation that may persist. Damage to deeper structures such asnerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs and abdominal organs. Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications. Fluid accumulation.
The 3 classic symptoms of fat embolism syndrome—respiratory distress, cerebral dysfunction, and petechial rash—usually appear within 24–72 hours after liposuction in 85% of the affected patients [15], with a symptom-free interval of 12–30 hours after injury [16].
After the procedure, you can expect to feel mild discomfort, and see bruising, redness and swelling. Prescribed medications can help ease the discomfort. You may be instructed to wear a compression garment to help reduce swelling and promote healing.
Here are the signs to look for with a botched liposuction procedure: Saggy skin. Uneven areas that are lumpy even to the touch or do not look smooth in texture. Skin that is discolored longer than the initial recovery time (outside of possible bruising which eventually goes away)
Pain or tenderness in your leg. Swelling or warmth in your leg. Red or discolored skin on your leg. Veins that stick out.
Symptoms of Fibrosis after Liposuction
Kinks or uneven ripples in the skin surface. Hardening of the skin or tissue. Pain or discomfort in the treated area. Limited mobility in the affected area.
Fat embolism and fat embolism syndrome are multiorgan diseases that can damage the kidneys, heart, skin, brain, and lungs. Fat embolism typically manifests at around 24 to 72 hours after the initial insult. The history should elicit the time and onset of symptoms.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT or thromboembolism)
A potentially-deadly complication that can occur with liposuction is formation of clots in the deep veins of the legs, called deep vein thrombosis. When these clots dislodge, they can travel to the lungs and cause respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.
While skin necrosis is a risk of any surgery, it's relatively rare.
Tightness and stiffness in the area of liposuction, bruising, swelling, burning or intermittent shooting pain. These are normal experiences as the skin, muscles and tissue stretch as sensory nerves heal. Pain medication and muscle relaxants will help you cope with any discomfort.
Liposuction can occasionally result in:
Persistent numbness that can last for months. Changes in skin colour in the treated areas. A build-up of fluid in the lungs (called pulmonary oedema) due to the fluid injected into the body. A blood clot in the lungs (termed pulmonary embolism)
Five of the most common cons associated with lipo include: Results affected by future pregnancy, weight gain, and aging. Must commit to a healthy lifestyle after treatment. Doesn't address cellulite, stretch marks, or loose skin.
How To Prevent & Treat Fat Necrosis. The primary recommendations for preventing fat necrosis are to not smoke or be around those who do before or after surgery, as this restricts blood flow. For those who are post-BBL, follow your surgeon's instructions for sitting and standing to a T.
Why do lumps occur? Lumps and bumps are common side effects after a liposuction procedure. The procedure is performed with a cannula which creates tunnels under the skin to suction out excess fat. After the procedure, these tunnels can fill with fluid, leading to a lumpy-looking exterior.
Some people with conditions associated with pulmonary fibrosis can lose weight or have a fever or aching or stiff joints and muscles. Others might have rashes, dry mouth and eyes, or poor circulation in fingers and toes (Raynaud's). Another sign of pulmonary fibrosis is finger and toenail nail clubbing.
From start to finish, liposuction recovery is about six weeks long.
Fibrosis after liposuction refers to imperfections occurring as a result of the procedure. These can include lumps, scarring, and thickened areas of tissue. Over time these should improve naturally but they can be helped with regular massaging of the area.
Starting your post-op MLD sessions as soon as possible reduces the risks of having fibrosis or seromas. In addition, they increase blood flow, boost your immune system, drain accumulated fluids and wastes and improve the appearance of your skin.
Decreased urine output. No urine output (anuria) Nausea, vomiting, changes in mental status caused by kidney failure and build-up of toxic chemicals in the blood. Severe abdominal pain with blood in the stool (due to death of intestinal tissue)
throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm. sudden breathlessness, sharp chest pain (may be worse when you breathe in) and a cough or coughing up blood.
The frequency of DVT and PE in patients undergoing large-volume liposuction ranges between 0 and 1.1%. Mortality rates with liposuction have been reported to be about 1 in 47,415. However, when it is combined with another procedure, the rate increases to 1 in 7314 with PE causing the largest percentage (23%) of deaths.