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What are Liposuction Side Effects?

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side effects are relatively rare due to the safety we follow at our London clinic. There are risks and side effects involved with any surgery. It is essential to be aware of the specific liposuction side effects and risks before making an informed decision to proceed with the procedure.

Recognised liposuction side effects and risks include:

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed procedures at Centre for Surgery. Our surgeons have many years of experience managing the common side effects of liposuction to ensure your procedure progresses as smoothly as possible. We have a dedicated post-operative nursing team available to assess you at any time if you think you may be experiencing side effects of liposuction.




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What are the common side effects of liposuction?

Choosing to have liposuction at Centre for Surgery should be based upon a thorough understanding of the common risks and side effects that are with the procedure, and these include:

What are the rare side effects of liposuction?

When performed by an expert liposuction surgeon, liposuction is a very safe procedure. However, there are several less common side effects to be aware of, which your surgeon will discuss at your consultation, including:

All types of may involve excessive bleeding as a potential risk, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis or wound infection. Thanks to safety protocols used at Centre for Surgery, the risk of these complications is very low. Your surgeon will take time to all the risks of liposuction at your face-to-face consultation before you decide to proceed with the procedure.

How long does recovery take after liposuction?

At Centre for Surgery, we offer both general and local anaesthetics for your liposuction procedure. This you are as comfortable as during and after the procedure. Regional anaesthesia is ideal for treating small body areas. All types of liposuction are performed as a day-case procedure, which means you can recover at home once your procedure has been completed.

Most people will be fit enough to drive a car and return to work after one week. We recommend avoiding sexual activity for a minimum of two weeks after liposuction. Although a full recovery after liposuction is expected after six weeks, we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, going to the gym, for the first six weeks. You must wear the liposuction compression garment for at least six weeks to ensure the skin heals properly and minimises swelling, which may affect . You can learn more about by consulting an expert surgeon at Centre for Surgery in London.

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How does the body react after having liposuction?

Liposuction can remove up to 5 L of fat in a single treatment. In most cases of fat removal of more than 3 L, swelling and fluid retention are common and may cause a bloated sensation, but this settles down after a couple of days. Once the liposuction swelling has gone away, you can see the final liposuction results. In a small number of cases, liposuction may result in the development of blue skin, which is more common in patients with loose skin after or significant weight loss. In most cases, the loose skin will tighten. Bruising after liposuction is very common and is completely harmless, with complete resolution expected after 10 to 14 days. Once bruising and swelling have settled, the areas you had liposuction will appear more contoured, firmer to the touch, and more sculpted. If you want an idea of the results achievable after liposuction, you can view further liposuction before and after photos on our main page.

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What is the safest type of liposuction?

Centre for Surgery uses only the safest liposuction procedures with a proven track record of clinical effectiveness. Our surgeons have used all the primary liposuction methods, including , , and . We power-assisted liposuction is the most effective technique for fat removal surgery, as the risk of complications and side effects of liposuction is much reduced. Bruising and swelling are much less, and the overall recovery after liposuction is faster. There is also a reduced risk of skin rippling and no risk of skin burns, unlike with VASER Lipo or SmartLipo techniques. We also offer and for body or facial skin tightening. Both methods can be effectively combined with power-assisted liposuction in the same procedure if patients have mild to moderate skin laxity. Liposuction alone is not a treatment for loose skin, and BodyTite can tighten skin without the need for more invasive surgery such as a .

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If you would like to learn more about liposuction side effects and how these are effectively controlled during and after your procedure, speak to us today at or complete the below to book a face-to-face consultation with one of our expert liposuction surgeons based at our Baker Street clinic in Marylebone, Redness & Sensitivity central London. Centre for Surgery is home to some of the UK’s top liposuction surgeons, and our state-of-the-art day surgery facility is purpose-built for the full range of cosmetic surgery.

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