Problems of liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. It is generally very safe, has a fast recovery with minimal downtime and early return to work. However everything said and done, every surgical procedure can have its problems, and its own unique set of complications. Here are some of the problems unique to liposuctions and how to prevent them

1. general anesthesia risks – anesthesia risks are there, though very rare. There are small chances of risk with general, spinal or even epidural anesthesia. The simple trick is to have an experienced anesthetist. I consider local anesthesia as the riskiest of the lot, unless supervised by an anesthetist
2. infection
3. seroma and hematoma – these are problems that can occur if the pressure garment that is worn after the surgery is not tight fit or the patient is not compliant with the treatment
4. paresthesia – there are occasional areas on the body where there can be sensory disturbances, however these would generally recover on their own
5. urinary problems -  these can occur if too much of adrenaline is given in the tumescent solution, causing vasoconstriction  of the kidneys and the reduced urine formation.
6. water in the lungs – if too much of tumescent solution is given or if the patients in hemodynamicaly compromised, this can occur and can be very dangerous. The solution is to be very careful with the amount of fluid that is infiltrated.
7. bleeding – rare today unless a dry liposuction is done, or if there is a bleeding disorder
8. cellulite and unevenness – this can occur if uneven liposuction has been done. It is more common on the thighs and buttocks because of the tougher fat structure in these regions.

Dr Amit Gupta is a Plastic Surgeon from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, who has specialized in the fields of Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery, Microfollicular Hair Transplant, and Lasers. He was awarded with Gold Medal during his training for his academic excellence. He was awarded with the Lt. Governor’s Trophy for the Best All Round Medical Graduate in the year 1999, and Dr KB Sharma Shield for Best Contributor to Corporate Life of College. He participated in various co-curricular activities in his college days, and was instrumental in furthering stage activities in MAMC. He was awarded Silver Medal in Gynecology and Obstetrics also. He joined General Surgery in the same Institute and completed the Course in his first attempt in 2003.
Dr Amit Gupta joined the superspeciality Course of Plastic Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College which he cleared in 2007 in his attempt. During his training he underwent training in Burns Trauma Management Cancer and Microvascular Surgery Reconstructive and Congenital Defect Correction Surgery. He then pursued specialized fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Belgium (Europe) and Brazil. He has trained with Dr Patrick Tonnard in Belgium where he was trained in MACS Lift Surgery which is the most current development in the field of Facial Rejuvenative Surgery in Europe. He then pursued fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Brazil where he trained with the likes of Dr Ruth Graf and Dr Ana Zulmira who are regarded as icons in Cosmetic Surgery

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