From time to time the safety of particular cosmetic procedures, including liposuction, goes under public scrutiny.
Liposuction became the most common cosmetic procedures in the world in 1986, and has remained so until the present day. No procedure reaches this level of popularity if it is either not effective or is unsafe. It remains one of the safest operations in the world and with an impressive record of success.
I can attest to this in my 24 years of experience in this procedure. 18 of my patients over the years have been doctors.
Any operation can have adverse outcomes and should not be approached frivolously. It is essential to thoroughly research the background of the doctor you choose to perform the procedure.