Liposuction
Liposuction Surgery Risks and Complications in New York
What can go wrong?
All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk. When liposuction is performed by a qualified Plastic Surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Still, individuals vary greatly in their anatomy, their physical reactions, and their healing abilities, and the outcome is never completely predictable.
Thus complications that can occur include thickened, deeply colored or unattractive scars at the site of the small incisions; irregularities of contour or dimpling of the area treated; unevenness or asymmetry between sides; prolonged numbness and swelling; hematoma or seroma formation (a collection of blood and fluid under the skin that must usually be drained by the surgeon), and infections. In extremely rare cases, skin loss resulting in permanent scarring has been reported.
You can reduce your risks by closely following Dr. Klapper's advice both before and after surgery!