Cosmetic Surgery – Liposuction

Many people are resorting to drastic measures and opting for liposuction in lieu of weight loss, to help beautification. However, liposuction is an extremely invasive procedure that can cause a series of health problems, even death, if not performed by an experienced and board-certified physician. Due to the risks associated with liposuction, litigation for medical malpractice is all too common.

The most common complaints involving liposuction are: disfigurement, contour irregularities, numbness and disappointment with the outcome. These are only minor compared to the major complications that can arise from liposuction, such as: abdominal perforations, Lidocaine overdose, pulmonary edema and pulmonary embolism. Some of these complications can be life threatening or even fatal. One of the major problems is that doctors perform a series of other cosmetic procedures together with the liposuction procedure. It is a known fact that when a patient has been under anesthesia for more than six hours, undergoing multiple cosmetic procedures, the probability of complications occurring rises dramatically.

Due to the increase in the number of fatalities from liposuction procedures annually, many state medical boards are now beginning to take notice and are looking to take regulatory intervention. Taking this into consideration, medical malpractice or even wrongful death suits are on the increase.