Side effects of breast liposuction

I believe many girls know that liposuction can shape the body into perfect curves, but many people are also afraid of the worries and sequelae after liposuction. A few people may have subcutaneous hematoma, subcutaneous lumps, skin wounds and ulcers, itching and infection after the operation. These must be treated with great caution and the possibility of some complications must be understood.

There is subcutaneous congestion in the suction area after liposuction surgery, which means that this is caused by the rupture of capillaries during suction. It is usually most severe in 3 to 4 days, disappears in 7 to 14 days, and can last for up to 20 days. The way to prevent subcutaneous hematoma is to wear an elastic tights or elastic bandage immediately after surgery to reduce hematoma.

Subcutaneous induration

After liposuction, some areas under the skin may become hard or have some hard bumps. This is due to the damage of subcutaneous tissue during the liposuction process, forming scar nodules or hematoma organization, and fat liquefaction, which are sequelae of liposuction. Generally, it takes 3 to 6 months to be absorbed and softened, but in some patients, the subcutaneous nodules last longer.

If too much fluid is retained in the extracellular space after liposuction, it can cause edema. The root cause of edema is increased capillary filtration and lymphatic return disorder. The calf is most likely to develop edema, which will last for a long time and gradually subside within half a year. Edema in other parts of the body will be milder and subside faster. If you encounter calf edema, you can raise your legs every night to promote the elimination of water.

After liposuction, those who pursue beauty may experience skin numbness and pain. This is due to the ineffectiveness of anesthetics or temporary traumatic sensory neuritis. It is generally a temporary phenomenon and will gradually recover within 3 to 6 months. If you feel pain after liposuction, you can take oral or injected analgesics as prescribed by your doctor to relieve the discomfort.

Pigmentation

Some people who love beauty may experience pigmentation in the suctioned area after liposuction. This is due to the deposition of hemosiderin or the increase of melanin in epidermal cells and will gradually disappear within a few months. If the pigmentation lasts for a long time, depigmenting drugs such as hydroquinone cream, Banke cream or kojic acid cream can be used.

Skin scars

The surgical incision for liposuction is generally about 1 cm. If the reticular layer of the dermis and below is damaged during liposuction, a large amount of fibrous tissue will proliferate during the skin repair process, and scars will form after the injury. The scars after liposuction surgery will not be particularly inconspicuous, but whole-body liposuction surgery will leave more wounds, which may result in multiple small scars on the skin where liposuction was done. The scars will generally fade away after 1-2 years.