Education · Safety
Liposuction Risks & Safety — What We Want You to Read Before You Decide
Every operation carries risk. Liposuction and Lipo 360 are no exception. This page outlines categories of risk, warning signs, and how facility standards fit in — without replacing your informed-consent discussion with Michael Clerveus, MD. Results vary.
Facility, safety protocols and anesthesia options are reviewed in detail at your consultation.
Risk categories
Issues that can occur (illustrative — not exhaustive)
Your consent documents list risks tailored to your plan. Read them carefully; ask questions until you understand.
Expected recovery effects
Swelling, bruising, soreness, numbness, fatigue, and temporary contour irregularity while fluid shifts. Timelines vary — recovery guide
Contour & healing variations
Asymmetry, surface irregularities, prolonged swelling, unfavorable scarring, or loose skin revealing itself after volume change.
Medical complications
Infection, bleeding/seroma, anesthesia reactions, blood clots, fat embolism, and other rare but serious events. Discuss personal risk factors at consult.
When to call
Contact the office — or emergency services
Call the office / after-hours line
- Fever or chills
- Worsening pain not eased by prescribed measures
- Rapidly increasing swelling or spreading redness
- Drainage concerns at incision sites
- Questions about garment, meds, or activity — call our office at 561-363-5538
Call 911 / go to the nearest ER
- Chest pain or shortness of breath
- Signs of a possible clot (e.g., sudden leg swelling/pain)
- Severe allergic reaction
- Loss of consciousness or other emergency
Do not drive yourself to our office for true emergencies — use local emergency care.
How we reduce risk
Process — not slogans
Candidacy filter
Health history, medications, nicotine, and exam findings can pause or redirect a plan. Candidacy guide →
Facility & anesthesia
Procedures occur in appropriate settings with defined anesthesia options, reviewed at your consultation. Details: facility & safety
Informed consent
Written risks, alternatives, and expected course — reviewed before you sign.
Follow-up access
Scheduled checks per your written plan plus after-hours contact instructions.
FAQ
Safety questions
Is Lipo 360 riskier than single-area liposuction?
Operative time, fluid management, and total area treated affect planning. Your surgeon explains how your specific map influences risk — there is no one-line ranking.
Can you guarantee I won’t have complications?
No ethical practice can. We work to reduce risk; we cannot eliminate it.
Facility and safety protocols are reviewed at your consultation. Learn more →
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Results vary from person to person. A consultation with Dr. Michael Clerveus is required to determine whether a procedure is right for you.medical disclaimer
Next step
Read risks — then decide with eyes open
Bring your questions to consultation. We’ll review candidacy, facility standards, and consent-level risks for your plan. Results vary. This page is educational, not consent.
Call 561-363-5538
Hours Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun Closed
Address 5315 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463
Email rn@majesticaesthetic.com
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Results vary from person to person. A consultation with Dr. Michael Clerveus is required to determine whether a procedure is right for you.