A belt lipectomy is safe, but like other surgeries, it also carries some risks.
People losing massive weight are at a higher risk of complications than patients are having this surgery for other causes. Some of the complications include:
Poor wound healing
Infection
Heavy bleeding
Blood clots in your legs that may travel to your lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Nerve damage
Problems from anesthesia
Contact your caregiver if you have a fever, pus coming from wounds, bruises that get larger if stitches come apart or you have trouble breathing.