Safety of Liposuction Performed Alone or With Abdominoplasty
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Safety of Liposuction Performed Alone or In Conjunction With Abdominoplasty
- Position of the According to ASAPS statistics, more than 83,000 Americans had tummy tucks and nearly 373,000 underwent liposuction (also called lipoplasty) in 2002. Liposuction Safety Survey Results of a survey on lipoplasty safety (Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2001) covered 94,000 lipoplasty procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons. Results showed that the estimated risk of death from lipoplasty performed as an isolated procedure was 1 per 47,415 procedures. Safety of Liposuction Plus Abdominoplasty When combined with abdominoplasty, the risk was significantly higher – 1 per 3281. (For comparison, the risk of death from elective bariatric surgery is reported to be 48 in 3073 [ Surg Endosc . 2003].) However, the extent of lipoplasty performed or other factors contributing to increased risk of lipoplasty/abdominoplasty combinations could not be determined by the survey data, leaving these questions unanswered. More Research Required More research on this issue is needed, however, a small amount of liposuction performed in conjunction with an abdominoplasty should not significantly increase risks. The distinction should be made between very limited fat removal, done as part of the tummy tuck operation itself, and the combination of abdominoplasty with more extensive liposuction often involving other areas of the body. Note: Members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) operate only in accredited, state-licensed or Medicare-certified office-based facilities, surgicenters, and hospitals. ASAPS members are board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Source: Stomach Bypass Surgery Information |