 All surgery has risks attached. These, and the steps taken to minimise them, will be discussed.
• Bleeding rare with the tumescent technique and the compression garment, which is worn immediately post-operatively, day and night for three weeks.
• Infection rare, treated with antibiotics.
• Skin irregularities, lumpiness or hardness most improve with post operative massage and may improve with time. Some may remain or require a touch up'.
• Numbness or increased sensitivity to the skin over treated areas may occur and persist for months.
• Scars should be 4-5mm long they gradually fade and are usually not noticeable 12 months after surgery.
• Skin bruising diminished with massage and Lasonil ointment, lasts for 3-6 weeks.
• Excessive liposuction the goal of liposuction is not to remove the maximum amount of fat but to produce an optimal cosmetic improvement and maximise patient satisfaction.
• Seromas temporary accumulation of fluid under the skin is not common.
• Allergic or toxic reactions to drugs
• Blood clots the oral contraceptive pill is stopped one month prior to surgery, as well as any smoking. Aspirin and all anti-inflammatory and herbal medication stopped two weeks prior to surgery to prevent excessive bruising.
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