June 22, 2010 | 2 minute read
Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Unlike many other forms of cosmetic surgery, incorrectly performed liposuction can be incredibly risky. The entire procedure is dangerous if fat is removed in large quantities, and it is usually designed to remove extra fat after exercise and dieting rather than in place of it. If you have been considering liposuction for yourself, you likely have many liposuction questions you need answered. Below are answers to several frequently asked questions about liposuction.
Q: Who gets liposuction?
A: Despite over 400,000 liposuction surgeries being performed every year, liposuction is generally designed to shape the abdomen, buttocks, and legs in both men and women that have dieted and exercised and simply cannot remove the extra pounds. It can be performed on men and women of almost all ages, but it is generally recommended that the elderly combine the procedure with other surgical procedures due to skin elasticity making it difficult to get the results to stick.
Q: How safe is liposuction?
A: As mentioned in the introduction, liposuction can be very dangers when performed recklessly. Fat removal in large quantities can cause serious health concerns, which is why unless recommended by a surgeon, liposuction should be limited to those looking to remove extra fat from the legs, buttocks, and abdomen, and not those looking to skip a healthier weight loss process.
Q: What are liposuction risks?
A: Liposuction complications include infection, allergic reactions to medications, skin death/necrosis, skin/nerve burns, tissue damage, bumps and irregularly formed shaping, kidney and lung damage from fluid injections, and possible internal organ puncture.
Q: What other procedures work well with liposuction?
A: One of the most common additional procedures is a tummy tuck designed to tighten the skin of the abdomen where the surgery is occurring. Thigh lifts, breast lifts, and buttock lifts are also used.
Q: How much does liposuction cost?
A: Liposuction generally costs $3,000 to $5,000 per area of the body, often resulting in prices of approximately $10,000 to $15,000 per surgery.
