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Liposuction’s 3 Top Risk Factors

There is much to say about what can be dangerous about a cosmetic procedure such as liposuction. Any elective surgery is risky, since it is not absolutely critical to your health, but still poses many of the same risks as emergency surgery. After all, it is still a very invasive approach to weight loss, and there are many alternatives that are not only safer, but much cheaper as well.

The first-and most important-risk involved is health related. Like any surgery, the normal risk factors include complications from surgery, like infection, swelling, inflammation, allergic/abnormal reactions to tools or implements used, reaction to medications, and more. Bruising, tenderness, and swelling are very common, and can cause fever, nausea, and similar side effects. This is especially true for the first few weeks after surgery. For many people, there are side effects, but for some, they can be severe.

Can liposuction really be deadly?

Can liposuction really be deadly?

Next, potential liposuction patients should consider the fact that the final product may not be exactly what they wanted. Even very skilled plastic surgeons are still human, and, as such, are prone to having slight errors or flaws in their work. The end result could mean disproportionate fat loss, uneven shaping, and similar negative appearance-affecting products. However, you should keep in mind that you will normally get what you pay for, and, the more experience the surgeon offers, the better the result will likely turn out.

Finally, death is a very real scenario during surgery. There are several factors that can cause a fatality even during an elective cosmetic surgery that seems minor to an outsider. These include, but are definitely not limited to:

Severe allergic reaction

  • Infection
  • Anesthesia complications
  • Prior medical history complications
  • Post-operative problems

With these potentially life-threatening problems in mind, it is important to weigh all of your options before deciding to undergo liposuction or avoid liposuction. After all, there are so many substitutes that work just as well without the need for invasive techniques or painful recovery time. For most, surgery just isn’t really a necessity.


Bigger Breasts Through Abdominoplasty?

Tummy tucks can cause an increase in breast size.

Here’s an odd thought: can a tummy tuck create bigger breasts? Strangely, the answer is quite possibly yes. There have been new studies that have linked larger breast size with liposuction, especially procedures performed below the waist. Although it is believed that it may take up to one full year to see the difference, clinical studies have shown that nearly half of female liposuction patients do, in fact, increase significantly in bust size after liposuction (without breast augmentation).

A Netherlands-based medical center did a clinical study involving patients receiving abdominoplasty or similar procedures. One hundred four patients participated in the study, each having to confirm reported results with follow-up visits. Of these, nearly 50% reported and confirmed a slight increase in breast size, with as many as 19 improving by one full cup size. While for some women this was magnificent, for others, it was a curse in itself.
Similarly, nearly one quarter of tumescent liposuction patients reported the same results. Of twenty-two participants, four definitely showed an increase in breast size. Results like this are hard to argue with, and this is an odd side effect to think about for any woman.
We all knew that bigger breasts were available through liposuction and similar cosmetic procedures, but who could imagine that going in for a tummy tuck would result in a bigger cup size? It is definitely a thought for women considering these procedures, especially for women who already have large or bigger-than-average breasts to begin with. Solving one body problem could well lead to creating another, worse problem. In turn, it may become necessary to have a breast reduction to counter the after-effects of the tummy tuck.
There has never been a better time to stop and consider home-based and all-natural solutions to body problems, especially for women. With all of the risks and complications associated with cosmetic procedures, alternatives should always be the first option. If, and only if, these fail, consult a doctor before deciding that cosmetic surgery is your best option.