Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Lipo
Liposuction is a very safe procedure when performed on an appropriate candidate by a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon. Hundreds of thousands of men and women get liposuction in the United States every year, and serious complications are rare. However, as with any surgery, some level of risk is inevitable, and it is important to understand those risks and how you can help to minimize them.
What are the risks of Liposuction?
Liposuction surgery has many potential risks of varying severity. These include:
- Infection
- Hematoma and seroma
- Fat and blood clots
- Skin discoloration or swelling
- Persistent pain or numbness
- Skin or nerve damage
- Unfavorable cosmetic result (excessive scarring, irregular contour, unevenness)
- Need for revision surgery
- Excessive fluid collection or loss
- Cardiovascular complications
During your consultation, Dr. Rai will discuss all these risks with you in detail and let you know just how rare they are in his experience.
How Dr. Rai Minimizes Your Risks
Plastic surgeon in Dallas, Dr. Rai works hard to ensure the safety of every one of his patients. He takes a number of important precautions when performing lipo. These include:
- Operating in an accredited surgical facility
- Following the best practices recommended for liposuction
- Only performing liposuction on suitable candidates
- Working with experienced personnel that are trained in risk-reduction practices
In addition, he relies heavily on his training and especially his nearly 30 years of experience in performing liposuction to help him perform the procedure to best ensure your safety.
How You Can Help Minimize Your Risks
As the patient, you also have a role in reducing the risks associated with your liposuction procedure. To ensure you have the least risk possible, you should:
- Work with a board-certified plastic surgeon
- Be honest and complete when discussing your medical history
- Disclose all medications and supplements, including natural supplements
- Follow all preoperative and postoperative instructions
If you follow these guidelines, the risks of liposuction are small. Serious complications are very rare, and minor complications can be addressed to ensure you have a great liposuction experience and get the results you desire.
If you have questions about liposuction or another cosmetic surgery procedure, we’ll be happy to give you answers. Contact Dr. Rai if you are in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas at (800) 558-7355 and set up your confidential lipo consultation today.
