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Risk of death, complications from anesthesia
during lipoplasty |
Liposuction Health Risks Associated With AnesthesiaStatistically, there is a higher risk of death and serious complications from lipoplasty surgeries when general anesthesia is used. General Anesthesia During LiposuctionAccording to a research published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2000), among 475,000 liposuction patients who had liposuction surgeries performed on them by surgeons using general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation, there were a total of 95 deaths. Local Anesthesia During LiposuctionAccording to a 2002 study of cosmetic and plastic surgeons conducting liposuction by local anesthesia, there were no deaths among 65,000 liposuction patients. Statistical Risk OnlyAlthough more deaths occurred during liposculpture surgery using general anesthesia, this does not mean general anesthetic is a risky procedure. It is more likely to be simply a statistical health risk reflecting the gravity of the liposuction procedure, because this type of anesthesia is typically used for more serious lipoplasty procedures. Other Risks of Liposuction (Lipoplasty)Risks of Liposuction (Liposculpture) ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |