All of the above problems can be handled postoperatively by the surgeon in an office setting. Rare complications - skin necrosis resulting either from infection of from technical problems is quite rare and is occasionally seen with ultrasonic assisted liposuction due to burns and with traditional liposuction. Hematomas, seromas, nerve damage and infection are rare complications. Hypovolemic shock, intraperitoneal or inthrathoracic perforation and pulmonary fat emboli are very rare but have been reported. Pulmonary fat emboli have been reported.
Death is an extremely rare event.
Postoperative Care and Medications Compression garments such as binders, girdles, tape, foam and other specialized equipment have been effectively used with favorable results. The use of compression is optional but appears to be most helpful in the first 7 days following surgery. Some surgeons prefer to encourage draining of tumescent fluid residuals. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy may be indicated in cases of liposuction surgery. Some surgeons elect to provide presurgical and intraoperative steroid administration in an effort to reduce postoperative swelling.