Lipoplasty complications and their prevention

Liposuction is a very popular plastic surgical procedure with acceptably lo w risks; however, any surgical procedure has some inherent risks. It is imp erative that the surgeon has a clear understanding of possible complication s associated with liposuction, as well as their prevention and treatment. T his article addresses a comprehensive list of complications associated with liposuction in general and, where applicable, addresses differences in ris k between ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty and suction-assisted lipoplasty.