Complications of High-Definition Body Sculpting

Abstract

Effective high-definition body sculpting employs advanced techniques and extensive superficial lipoplasty and should not be attempted by beginners. If the procedure is not planned and performed with great attention to detail and with proper postoperative care, the complication rate will be higher. The patient should be made aware during informed consent that high-definition lipoplasty is different to conventional lipoplasty. During the procedure, controlled irregularities are deliberately created to enhance definition. Patients who may not be motivated to attend frequent postoperative visits should be excluded since postoperative therapies play an important role in optimizing results and minimizing complications. The patient must also understand the importance of constant compression with foam vests and garments in the postoperative period. Most of the complications associated with high-definition body sculpting can also arise following conventional lipoplasty techniques. They are described in this chapter. The use of third-generation ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (VASER) technology is important for successful high-definition lipoplasty and may also reduce excessive blood loss, prolonged edema, as well as stimulate skin retraction.