Risks of Liposuction
Serving Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania
including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, State College, and Danville
With liposuction surgery, as with any surgical procedure, there are potential complications and side effects all patients should be aware of. While it is impossible to avoid risk with an invasive body contouring procedure, there are things you can do to minimize your complication risk.
Choosing an experienced surgeon and a facility that is well equipped to deliver prompt medical attention may increase your chances of avoiding negative side effects from liposuction. The Cosmetics Program, located at Geisinger Medical Center, offers a level of safety and security absent from many competitor plastic surgery centers.
Potential risks and side effects of liposuction surgery are rare and may include:
- Anesthesia reaction
- Swelling or bleeding
- Hyperpigmentation
- Infection
- Blood clot
- Nerve damage
- Necrosis
- Bruising
- Temporary numbness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Temporary contour imperfections
Our Geisinger physicians make sure you know all the risks in preparation for your liposuction procedure. If you have unanswered questions regarding the risks of liposuction, you have the opportunity to discuss them during your personal consultation with a cosmetic surgeon.
The Cosmetics Program helps men and women in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, State College, and Danville, Pennsylvania, get the body sculpting results they deserve. Call or E-Mail our skilled cosmetic surgeons today for your confidential liposuction consultation.
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570.214.6665
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Cosmetics Program
570.214.6665
100 North Academy Avenue MC 30-13
Danville, PA 17822
570.214.6665
1000 E. Mountain Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
