Contraindication of liposuction
There is no absolute contraindication to liposuction, But the patient that may undergo liposuction surgery should be healthy and fit for surgery. The patient and the surgeon should discuss in detail all the medical history of the patient, and any medical condition or previous surgery that may compromise the surgical results. Contraindication of liposuction include:
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- Anticoagulation therapy including aspirin is contraindicated for at least two weeks before the surgery to avoid postoperative bleeding, or hematoma formation
- Patients with cardiac valve replacement on coagulation therapy
- Patients with atrial fibrillation who unable to stop anticoagulation therapy
- Recent history of deep venous thrombosis
- Patients with history with pulmonary embolism
- Patients with peripheral vascular diseases
- Uncontrolled systemic diseases like diabetes and hypertension
- Smoking is a contraindicated for liposuction and should be stopped for at least 4 weeks before the surgery
- Previous surgery at the possible site of the liposuction poses a higher risk of complication during the procedure
- Patients suspected with body dysmorphic disorders should not undergo cosmetic surgery before mental health expert evaluation of the patient
A study by Lindstrom et al. to evaluate the effect of cessation of smoking preoperatively on the recovery of the patient. They founded that; cessation of smoking from four to eight weeks before the surgical operation has a significant impact on decreasing post-operative healing complications.
