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Complications in liposculpture
What are the possible complications of liposculpture?
The technology developed to improve the procedures in liposculpture seeks to minimize the potential risks and complications providing security to the patient. However, with any type of surgical procedure, including liposculpture, complications may appear. Our section about RISK FACTORS IN PLASTIC SURGERY provides complete information about this subject along with recommendations and instructions.
Some complications associated with liposculpture include:
Damage to the skin:
Plastic surgery utilizes various surgical and medical techniques to prevent damage to the skin. However, it is impossible for the surgeon to predict the reaction of the skin. Some patients are more sensitive than others to tissue manipulation. Depending on the skin reaction contour irregularities, areas or variable pigmentation, lumps and asymmetry may occur. Adequate massage therapy may help to prevent skin irregularities resulting from liposculpture.
Seroma:
A Seroma is a formation of clear serous fluid that develops in the body after surgery. Incidence of seroma formation has significantly diminished due to the implementation of new techniques and new technology. Drainage tubes placement may diminish the risk of seroma formation, especially when a great deal of fat has been removed.
Hypoesthesia:
Reduced sense of touch or sensation, or a partial loss of sensitivity to sensory stimuli. This condition will gradually recede after surgery.
Infection:
Despite all preventing measurements, as with any surgery, risk of infection may occur. The use of perioperative prophylactic antibiotics may prevent surgical site infections. Patient must take an active part on his/her treatment to make surgery as successful as possible. Patient must contact her physician immediately if develops symptoms or signs such as fever, sensitivity in the surgical site, or if the area around the wound becomes red or if it feels swollen. Remember that a rapid reaction may be highly effective to solve a complication.
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Thromboembolism:
Venous thromboembolism is one of the risks in plastic surgery procedures. However, thromboprophylaxis prevention may decrease complications in patients who undergo surgery. Dr. Nieto`s patients receive the most appropriate methods of prophylaxis for his or her individual condition to prevent thromboembolism. Some mechanical devices and chemical regimens are a good option for preventing blood clots and may reduce but no eliminate the risk of venous thromboembolism.
Hemostasis is a complex defense mechanism that prevents excessive blood loss (hemorrhage). Part of the response to injury, e.g. as part of a surgical procedure, is the stimulation of the hemostatic system. The hemostatic system generates an insoluble form that is deposited at the site of injury. However, in this natural process an unwanted blood clot or thrombus may form decreasing blood flow. If the thrombus dislodges and migrates from one part of the body may cause a blockage of a blood vessel in another part of the body, it is termed as an embolus. Even though signs and symptoms are nonspecific to detect this disease, the surgeon may develop a treatment to prevent the risk of thromboembolism.
Antiembolic prophylaxis
What is the Antiembolic prophylaxis?
Each patient receives the appropriate method of prophylaxis before, during and after the procedure. Besides adequate position and early deambulation, Dr. Nieto routinely uses elastic and pneumatic compression devices, as well as anticoagulant medications to prevent venous thromboembolism. Dr. Nieto´s Antiembolic prophylaxis includes:
1. Use of compression stockings during and after surgery.
2. Clexane 20 mg the night of the surgery.
3. Clexane 20 mg first day after surgery.
4. Use of a pneumatic compression device during and right after surgery.
5. Patient early deambulation.
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