Bad liposuction warning: The doctor pointed out the potential cause behind

Currently, in Vietnam and the world, there have been many deaths due to liposuction surgery. The majority of deaths are caused by surgery at unauthorized cosmetic facilities. Death from liposuction can be caused by causes: lidocaine poisoning, anaphylaxis due to allergies to drugs introduced into the body, fluid overload, embolism, sudden hypothermia…

Specifically, the case of a woman (50 years old) died after 3 days liposuction At 1 Aesthetic Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, before death the patient had signs of fat embolism. According to Dr. Nguyen Huu Tung at the Cosmetic Department of Hong Ngoc Hospital, said:

“When we have liposuction, fat cells will be liquefied – melted – taken out. But if the technique is not correct, it can cause trauma and damage to blood vessels. Causes fat cells to enter the blood vessels, causing blood clots to embolize the visceral lungs, causing respiratory failure. From respiratory failure to death”.

Also a victim of broken liposuction, Ms. NTH (Quang Ninh) after liposuction at a cosmetic facility near her home, she encountered the following conditions: The abdomen was bruised, protruding into lumps, prolonged pain. and had to go to the emergency room after only 2 weeks of liposuction.

According to Dr. Nguyen Huu Tung: “There are many reasons for the failure of liposuction: First of all, the doctor’s skills are still poor, inexperienced in handling situations, equipment and facilities do not meet the requirements of 1 surgery. safe, even many cosmetic establishments just for the immediate “benefit” but blatantly “sell cheap” conscience to operate “underground” without a registration license and without the certification of the Ministry of Health..

Unforeseen consequences from broken liposuction

Most complications after liposuction appear around the surgical site such as swelling, bruising, bruising due to bleeding, hard skin and soft spots… More serious, if the doctor does not suck properly, the effusion will overflow. pleura, vein damage, fat cells will be sucked into the blood vessels, causing blockage, which can lead to death by embolism.

Other risks may also occur such as excessive bleeding, fluid accumulation, infection, nerve damage, etc.

Complications of broken liposuction (Artwork)

Local complications

These are the most common complications that appear at the surgical site and are less life-threatening. But these complications will cause discomfort to the patient and affect the cosmetic results:

Edema

Edema or swelling is the body’s natural response to any surgical injury. Patients will have local swelling for 24-48 hours after surgery. After 10-14 days controlled with compression bandages and fixed pants, this condition will improve day by day.

Cases of edema with large swelling accompanied by unusual pain and discomfort lasting more than 6 weeks, will lead to a longer recovery time, increased scarring and are often prone to protrusion after suction.

Infection

During and after liposuction, infection control is extremely important. Otherwise, pustules will form with swelling, redness, and sometimes serious or life-threatening infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis (bacteria that eat away at tissues) or with septic shock syndrome. poison; This is a serious infection that can be fatal.

Skin necrosis

Necrosis due to liposuction and abdominoplasty mainly comes from incorrect technique, causing damage to the vascular networks feeding the abdominal skin. The wrong technique here can be considered as liposuction in the wrong place: too shallow to destroy blood vessels and nerves or too deep to touch the muscle. Therefore, liposuction or tummy tuck is not for everyone and is safe, and the doctor’s skill plays an extremely important role.

Uneven convexity

The most obvious manifestation is that the abdomen is not smooth, can be concave or protrude. The skin is wavy, with folds, wrinkles.

Systemic complications

Local anesthetic poisoning

The use of high concentrations of local anesthetics will cause risks such as poisoning causing nausea, vomiting, tremors, agitation, slurred speech and muscle tremors, which can lead to severe poisoning causing seizures. , arrhythmia and cardiac arrest.

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is one of the most dangerous acute allergic reactions, it directly affects the functioning of the respiratory and circulatory systems and can quickly threaten the patient’s life if not handled promptly. .

Deep vein thrombosis

It is a condition in which blood clots form in the veins that interfere with blood flow in the body. This is also the main cause of pulmonary embolism, leading to endothelial damage or dysfunction….

Pulmonary edema

Due to the infusion of too much fluid into the vein as well as the injection into the fatty tissue, the fluid flows into the lungs, leading to pulmonary edema.

Factors determining a successful liposuction

According to Dr. Bui Tuan Anh – Cosmetic Department of Hong Ngoc Hospital confirmed: Not only liposuction surgery but other surgeries must be SAFE. There are many factors that determine a successful surgery:

The first: We must find out which hospitals, large and reputable facilities with leading specialties are licensed to operate by the Ministry of Health, ensuring conditions for operating rooms, operating crews, postoperative rooms and rooms. relevant board.

Second: The performing surgeon must have a practicing certificate, extensive professional knowledge and many years of experience, having successfully performed abdominal liposuction is an important criterion to help you feel secure “choosing the golden face” .

Tuesday: Standard surgical procedure of the Ministry of Health. With each surgery to ensure safety as well as minimize complications, you need to go through a standard process, throughout from examination, health check, surgery, and postoperative care.

4th: Technological factors are the factors that affect the effectiveness of liposuction.

Demand beautify is inevitable not only for anyone. So, let’s beautify with knowledge, wisely choose a PRESTIGE COSMETICS FACILITY where there is a team of EXPERIENCE, professional doctors and especially modern liposuction technology certified from medical organizations world economy.

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