It Is Very Important Potential Patients Realize That Liposuction Is A Surgical Procedure

It is very important that potential patients realize that liposuction is a surgical procedure

. Unfortunately, many potential patients tend to view it as merely a quick and convenient way to rid the body of fat. There are a number of complications that can occur in any surgical procedure and liposuction is no exception.

It is hard to regulate all of the possible complications because every individual body may react differently. A few examples of the difficulties that may occur are extra saggy skin may be left where the fat used to be because the elasticity of the fat was not strong enough to contract back to were it should be, infections on the healing area, scaring, or swelling. Sagging skin could require a lift in order to make it look normal again and that will add to the expense of the overall procedure.

While the procedure has a number of possible complications there have only been a few cases where the surgery led to the death of the patient. According to an article by beautysurg.com, "Various reports in the medical literature place the risk of death due to liposuction around 3 deaths for every 100,000 liposuction operations performed (compared to 16 per 100,000 deaths from car accidents). The risk of death may increase in liposuction surgeries during which other surgical procedures are performed at the same time."

The best way to avoid the smallest complications and the most extreme ones is to do a good amount of research on the surgeon who will be performing the surgery. The most important qualification of a well-trained and experienced surgeon is their track record in handling minor complications. If they are able to handle the small things they will most likely be able to avoid any major complications. All patients are strongly encouraged to get to know their surgeons and to make sure they are comfortable with asking lots of questions. They may be the experts, but it is your body.

Proper diet and exercise will always be the healthiest and most recommended way to rid the body of unwanted fatty tissue. Surgical procedures should only be considered when proper diet and exercise is in place and a few pounds just will not burn off. The healthy habits already established help the patient before and after the surgery is performed. They will also help to insure less unnecessary complications during or after surgery.

by: Christian Heftel

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