Liposuction Disadvantages
-
Weight Gain
-
Liposuction does not prevent weight gain, and new weight may accumulate in other areas where liposuction was not performed.
Cost
-
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure and generally not covered under health insurance policies, requiring the patient to pick up the full cost of care.
Body Shape
-
After liposuction, the body may appear asymmetric or lumpy if fat cells were not removed evenly.
Swelling
-
According to the Food and Drug Administration, swelling may persist for several months after liposuction, resulting in a lack of improvement of physical appearance.
Pain
-
Pain or numbness from anesthetics and at the incision site may linger for several months after liposuction has been performed.
Infections
-
Incisions may become infected, and infection can spread to the internal organs, which can become a life threatening condition.
Recovery
-
Depending on what area of the body liposuction is involved, it may take patients several weeks to regain full range of motion and muscle strength.
-