After routine liposuction, it is normal to expect the following signs and symptoms:

1. Bruising – despite the use of "tumescent" solution, some bruising is normal. This will take 2-3 weeks to resolve.

2. Swelling – most MDs recommend the use of compression garments that help keep the swelling under control and feel protective while you are swollen. You can expect to wear your garment for up to 6 weeks.

3. Water retention – seen as weight gain. Stop weighing yourself! Give yourself at least 6 weeks for the majority of the initial surgical swelling and water retention to be processed by your kidneys, and to be eliminated.

4. Fatigue – you will not feel like yourself for at least a few weeks after liposuction. Your body is busy recovering from surgery; you will not have the usual energy to perform all your usual activities during the daytime. Ensure you have some helpers to assist with your activities of daily living, child care, house work, tasks around the home, etc. Be sure to take as much time as you realistically need off work!

Ultrasonic Liposuction Machine

Ultrasonic aided liposuction, also titled ultrasonic liposuction, has become less hot by surgeons in the United States as people are conscious of the risks and complications. Most experienced isurgeons discuss it less invulnerable than added forms of liposuction procedures.

When the devices were oversubscribed in Europe, lot of doctors complained of complications and the items were removed from sales. Someway, liposuction devices prefabricated their way to the United States, claiming to be medically polished and the newest technique in the field of liposuction and weight reduction surgery. US surgeons stopped purchasing the set and the company become bankrupt.

Ultrasonic liposuction has been related to blood clotting, peripheral nerve damage, and a build up of infected fluid. Peripheral nerve damage can occur in arms, legs, neck, or face and can far outweigh any benefits that may have been gained. One particular web site claims that the results are similar to that of traditional liposuction but the risks are increased. It explains that ultrasonic liposuction is not a replacement of other therapy, but an enhancement.

The Risks

In addition to bruising, scarring, and fluid retention, other risks can also be involved in ultrasonic liposuction. Even a very qualified plastic surgeon can run into complications and difficulties—it is very important that your doctor has admitting and treatment privileges at a hospital you are close to and familiar with. Some doctors have the privilege of admitting patients, but cannot treat them in that (or another) hospital. This is the type of information an informed patient needs to request, and be confident with the answers.

Is it worth the Liposuction Risks

Apart from the overworking heart during surgery other potential complication is infection. Infections can occur after any surgery and liposuction is not an exception. Sometimes infections may be serious or life threatening such as in cases of necrotizing fasciitis or toxic shock syndrome, a complicated infection which has been associated with tampon use but may also be linked with surgery. These Liposuction risks must be taken into account before planning for a liposuction surgery.

Other possible problems are burns, embolisms, cardiac arrhythmia, edema, and nerve compression, which are all reported in the medical books. Cannulas are inserted in several different locations, resulting in puncture wounds that require to heal. A condition called seroma, or an oozing or pooling of serum, or body fluid, may be a problem after the more aggressive ultrasound techniques during which some skin is detached from underlying tissue and fluid accumulates in a subcutaneous pocket.

Apart from these liposuction is safe and is worth the risk if you are determined to look great. Liposuction risks may do little to break your determination.