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Liposuction

Potential Complication Definitions

  1. Haematoma - Blood can gather under the skin and cause a blood clot. If this does occur, Dr. Van Laeken can drain the area. Indications of a haematoma are a firm, painful lump that causes colour change in the skin. This rarely occurs after 48 hours post operatively.
  2. Infection - Signs of infection are localized heat, redness, fever, and pain. Dr. Van Laeken can prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. Occasionally the area will need to be drained.
  3. Seroma - Serum can accumulate underneath the skin. On occasion it is necessary to have the fluid drained.
  4. Necrosis -Tissue loss that can occur when blood supply to the skin and tissue is compromised.
  5. Swelling - There can be persistent swelling.
  6. Hypersensitivity / Numbness - The sensation can be altered temporarily or permanently.
  7. Phlebitis - This is due to a small blood clot, usually in the leg that gets into the blood stream and becomes lodged into the lungs. This is extremely rare.
  8. Asymmetry - Symmetry is not always achieved.