The real risk involved with liposuction is removing too much fat in one session. Dr. Bertolino is careful monitoring how much fat is being removed. If necessary, he’ll advise that you have two separate procedures if you seek to remove more fat. Overall, tumescent liposuction is a very safe procedure. The lipocaine acts as local anesthetic, and the epinephrine constricts bloods vessels to minimize bleeding and subsequent bruising. Liposuction is year in and year out one of the top two or three most popular cosmetic surgeries in the U.S.; it has a long track record of safety and patient satisfaction.