Does the risk of complications with liposuction increase when having large amounts of fat removed?

Question:

Does the risk of complications with liposuction increase when having large amounts of fat removed?

Answer:

Yes. Studies show that the risk of complications increases according to the amount of fat being removed. Approximately 30 % of the mass removed during a liposuction is plasma, and if the patient is not supplied with a sufficient amount of fluids during comprehensive liposuction treatments, there is a risk of the patient going into shock.

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