The risks of suction lipectomy. Their prevention and treatment

• Published in: Clinics in plastic surgery Vol. 11; no. 3; p. 457
• Main Authors: Gargan, T J, Courtiss, E H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.1984
• Subjects: Adipose Tissue - surgery; Adult; Ecchymosis - etiology; Female; Humans; Postoperative Complications - prevention & control; Saphenous Vein; Suction - adverse effects; Surgery, Plastic - methods; Surgical Wound Infection - prevention & control; Thigh - surgery; Thrombosis - etiology

All surgical procedures are associated with risks. They may be divided into undesired sequelae, which are normal and expected, and complications, which are not normal or expected. The undesired sequelae of suction lipectomy are contour irregularities, hypesthesia, edema, ecchymosis, and pigmentary d...