Abdominal liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat from the abdomen. According to the National Library of Medicine, liposuction is a serious surgery that requires local or general anesthesia and a significant recovery time. The side effects of abdominal liposuction depend on overall health, the technique used and the amount of fat removed.
Bruising
Bruising of the skin of the abdomen, especially around the incision sites, is a common side effect of abdominal liposuction and usually resolves in 5 to 10 days.
Swelling
Liposuction techniques include flushing the body with large amounts of fluid, some of which may be retained and cause swelling.
Numbness
Numbness and tingling of the skin and tissues of the abdomen is common after liposuction and may persist for several weeks after surgery.
Pain
Abdominal liposuction may result in pain in the muscles and organs of the abdomen and may be worse at the sites of the incisions.
Scarring
The skin on the abdomen may take on a scarred, wrinkled or saggy appearance after abdominal liposuction and additional surgery may be required to remove excess skin.
Infections
Bacterial infections of the skin or internal organs can be caused by bacterial contamination of the surgical instruments or of the incisions after surgery.
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding or bleeding from the wound sites can be caused by blood vessels or internal organs being nicked by a surgical instrument or by loosening of the stitches or staples closing the incisions.
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