What Is Liposuction?

Benefits Of Liposuction

There are several benefits of liposuction that cannot be accomplished with the use of other treatment methods. An individual affected by a painful condition referred to as lymphedema may benefit from liposuction because it can decrease their symptoms that include swelling, pain, and discomfort. Men with gynecomastia may benefit from liposuction because it can safely remove the extra adipose tissue that builds up underneath their breasts. Individuals who have lipodystrophy syndrome, a condition where fat is unevenly distributed throughout their body, can benefit from having liposuction because it can make their body more proportionate. Patients affected by multiple lipomas may benefit from choosing liposuction as a method of treatment, over other more invasive tissue removal techniques. Liposuction is one of the less invasive methods of fat tissue removal compared to other procedures, which is beneficial regardless of the reason why the procedure is being done.

Learn about the side effects of liposuction next.

Side Effects To Watch For

An individual who has had liposuction should watch out for certain warning signs of post-surgical complications that have the potential to be life-threatening. Patients should keep an eye out for signs of infection, which include increased swelling, foul odor, warmth, increased pain, spreading redness, and excessive drainage of pus from their incision site. An individual who develops a fever that stays over 100 degrees Fahrenheit can also be indicative of post-surgical infection. They should watch for breathing issues, coughing up blood, and sudden chest pain as these are warning signs of post-surgical pulmonary embolism. This complication is serious and requires immediate medical treatment. Blood clots can develop in other parts of an individual's body after liposuction and they should be aware of any new pain or swelling that occurs in the back of their knee, calf, groin, and thigh. Persistent bleeding from an incision site can be dangerous following liposuction and should be treated immediately.

Keep reading to learn about the recovery process next.