subject: What Can You Do If Liposuction Goes Bad? [print this page] What Can You Do If Liposuction Goes Bad? What Can You Do If Liposuction Goes Bad?
For many, liposuction is a procedure they have thought long and hard about, often for years, before finally taking the plunge and going for it; so understandably, when liposuction goes bad, they are completely taken off guard, confused and want to know what they can do about it.
Obviously, going into liposuction with realistic expectations is a large part of the equation before you even take those first steps into the doctor's office. Ideally, you should have a detailed discussion prior to any liposuction procedures are performed on areas of your body needing some cosmetic help. Talk to your surgeon about his or her office policies on handling potential side effects or, worse, if something goes wrong as a result of surgery.
Leaving prevention aside, however, the bigger concern at hand is what to do when liposuction has gone bad.
First, and very importantly, if you are experiencing pain, consult your primary care physician immediately and actively seek pain management. Depending on patients' pain threshold, after-surgery pain can vary significantly. Even with all of the advancements made in liposuction procedures today, it is still surgery. And post-op pain can be a feature of having surgery.
Arrange a follow-up appointment with your cosmetic surgeon as soon as you notice something doesn't feel right, and ask your doctor to explain the options. There's a good chance he has seen your particular reaction to procedures before and will be able to rectify the problem very quickly for you.
If there is a post-liposuction problem that needs attention, your first port of call should be the cosmetic surgeon at the liposuction center where you had your procedure. But what if you are not happy about their handling of the problem at hand?
Then you probably need to contact a liposuction correction specialist in your area. Make sure you thoroughly research the background, track record and experience of the practice you decide on. In theory, it would make sense to return to the original doctor who performed your surgery however in reality the stigma associated with the negative experience can leave the patient feeling insecure and uncertain to return to the same place.
All surgeries carry an element of risk and uncertainty. In the unlikely event that your liposuction goes bad, be as prepared as you can with a back-up plan. Don't let isolated cases reported in the media put you off your liposuction goals. Remember, it's very important to know that if your liposuction goes bad, you can do something about it.
