What are the risks and side effects of liposuction breast augmentation?

Liposuction breast augmentation, also known as autologous fat breast augmentation, involves extracting fat from one's own body and transplanting it to the chest area to enhance breast size. The general reference price for autologous fat breast augmentation ranges from 5,000 to 80,000 yuan per session, and noticeable improvement is usually observed within 10 to 30 days. Potential risks of autologous fat breast augmentation include anesthesia complications, local bruising or hematoma, fat liquefaction, infection, and fat nodules. The details are as follows:

1. Anesthesia complications

Autologous fat breast augmentation typically requires general anesthesia. Some patients may experience allergic reactions to the anesthetic agents, resulting in skin redness, rash, and, in severe cases, life-threatening complications.

2. Local bruising or hematoma

During the fat extraction process, if subcutaneous blood vessels are damaged, it may lead to bruising or hematoma. Minor vessel injuries typically cause bruising, while damage to larger vessels may result in deep hematomas.

3. Fat liquefaction

Not all transplanted fat survives after injection into the chest. The non-viable fat tissue may undergo liquefaction, causing breast pain, pus discharge, or fluid leakage.

4. Infection

Infection may occur at either the fat harvesting site or the injection site in the chest due to inadequate sterile technique during the procedure.

5. Fat nodules

Improper injection layers or sites may lead to the formation of fat nodules, which can affect the texture and appearance of the breasts.

To minimize these risks, patients should undergo the procedure at正规 medical institutions under the guidance of qualified and experienced physicians and follow all postoperative care instructions provided by their doctors.