Liposuction is one of the common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. It offers the patients the ability to get rid of stubborn fat stores that will not go away on their own with normal diet and exercise. However, while many people are considering getting it done, are there any negative liposuction side effects? Well, as with any surgical procedure, there are bound to be some risks, albeit very mild with liposuction. Here are some of the most common liposuction side effects:
Scarring
The first is scarring. Unless you opt for non surgical liposuction, one of the side effects of liposuction will be a small scar where the cannula was inserted (the hollow tube that literally sucks the fat out). The scar will be extremely tiny, roughly the size of a small scratch you would get from a finger nail. Over time, the scar will fade very well for most people, but of course this depends on your skin type and other factors, such as if you are a smoker or not. The doctor will give you some skin cream that will help the skin recover quicker. This will help fade the scar very well. However, it is very important to stay out of the sun for as long as possible while the scar is healing. Tanning will make the scar darker and more visible. This is why many people strategically plan their liposuction a few months before summer starts, and use heavy sun block when summer does start. As far as liposuction side effects go, most people do not worry about scarring much at all, as the scar is tiny and fades quickly.
Bruising, Swelling, Soreness
These liposuction side effects are short lived. Right after the surgery, you will have some heavy swelling, bruising and discoloration in the area treated. The area will be very sore, and most people need to take at least 3-4 days off before returning to work, sometimes a bit more, depending on the job and how their recovery goes. Liposuction side effects such as these are to be expected and they don’t last long. Within two weeks, bruising and swelling will be reduced considerably. By four to six weeks, just about all soreness will completely fade, bruising will be done, and 90% or more of the swelling will be reduced. By two to three months after the procedure, you should be recovered 100%.
Dimpling
This liposuction side effect can be avoided if the doctor knows what he/she is doing. Dimpling is an effect when fat is removed from one spot more than another, resulting in an indentation, or a dimple. This uneven removal of fat can leave your skin with an uneven, un-smooth look. Think of the surface of an egg (no dimples) compared to the surface of a golf ball (lots of dimples). Dimpling is one of the rarest liposuction side effects out there thanks to modern techniques and experienced doctors. If the doctor is experienced in performing liposuction, it is safe to say that the risk of dimpling is extremely low. Even if there is some dimpling, it can be fixed by a revision procedure that the doctor should provide for free. The revision procedure may even be a form of non surgical liposuction as to be less invasive and save you from having a long recovery period.
Conclusion
So there you have it, the most common liposuction side effects. As you can see, all the risks and side effects of liposuction are extremely minimal. Very few people who are interested in liposuction are deterred by the risks associated with it. Experienced doctors using modern techniques are able to provide astonishing results and great satisfaction to their patients. Discuss all the liposuction side effects with your doctor first, of course, as you would with any plastic surgery procedure.
