| Bariatric Surgery.info Risk of Visceral Perforations from Liposuction Operation to Reduce Fat |
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Health Risk of Visceral Perforations from LiposuctionVisceral perforations, meaning damage or puncture wounds to the organs during liposuction, are the fourth most common cause of death in suction lipectomy. How Visceral Perforation Occurs in LiposuctionDuring cross-suctioning - that is, when the cannula is being moved through the subcutaneous fatty tissue - the cosmetic surgeon is unable to see precisely where the cannula is in relation to nearby organs, nerves or vascular threads. During this procedure therefore, it is quite possible to perforate internal organs - sometimes without immediate symptoms. The danger of these visceral perforations varies according to which organ is damaged and the extent of the trauma caused. Certain Liposuction Surgeries Carry High RisksVisceral perforation or organ damage is more likely when liposuction is performed in certain areas of the body, like knees and legs (where the subcutaneous fat layer is relatively narrow) or abdomen (where intestinal perforation is more dangerous) or lower back (due to proximity of spine). Symptoms of organ puncture during lipoplasty are less apparent and thus potentially more dangerous if the surgery is performed using general anesthesia. Tumscent LiposuctionBecause the tumescent method of lipoplasty may be gentler and uses smaller cannulas, it may carry a slightly reduced risk of visceral perforations or organ punctures, at least when performed by experienced liposculpture surgeons. Risk of Organ Damage Reduced with Qualified Lipoplasty SurgeonChoosing a cosmetic or plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is one way to ensure a minimum level of health risk, including the risk of organ damage, during your liposuction. To obtain the names of properly qualified plastic surgeons in your area, call the ASPS at 847-228-9900. Other Risks of Liposuction (Lipoplasty)Risks of Liposuction (Liposculpture) ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |