Side effects of liposuction

As such, the procedure is safe but long term effects of liposuction may be more common when large volumes of fat are removed and when aggressive suction is used against the tissue closest to the skin. These include bruising, swelling, bleeding, infection and a change in nerve function. A brown discoloration of the skin may occur in some women. Nerve damage may result in a pins and needles feelings and aching pain. Small lumps and texture change may be seen in the skin. Slight imperfections may appear; the skin’s surface may be irregular, asymmetric or even saggy, especially in older women with less elastic skin. Numbness and pigmentation changes may also occur.