Is Liposuction Safe?

Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that removes extra fat from the body. It’s also called lipo, or body contouring. It’s considered a popular cosmetic surgery option.

People get liposuction to improve the shape or contours of their bodies. They want to remove excess fat from areas such as the thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck, or back. Usually, they’ve tried diet and exercise and can’t get rid of these fat deposits.

Liposuction isn’t a weight-loss treatment. It has serious risks and possible complications, so it’s important to talk to your doctor before considering it.

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What to expect with liposuction

Liposuction requires going under anesthesia for the procedure. This means you won’t feel any pain during the liposuction surgery. However, you’ll feel pain after the procedure. Recovery can also be painful.

Depending on what parts of the body require liposuction, you may have a shorter or longer hospital stay. Some procedures can be done in an outpatient center. It’s common to have pain, swelling, bruising, soreness, and numbness after liposuction.

To minimize pain before the procedure, you can:

talk to your doctor about pain concerns

discuss the type of anesthesia that will be used

ask about any medications you can take before the procedure

To minimize pain after the procedure:

take all prescribed medications, including pain pills

wear the recommended compression garments

keep the drains after surgery in place based on your doctor’s recommendations

rest and try to relax

drink fluids

avoid salt, which can increase swelling (edema)