Liposuction surgery: Tips to minimise side effects as Brazilian influencer dies due to cardiac arrest during procedure

The tragic death of 29-year-old popular Brazilian influencer Luana Andrade left fans in shock as she suffered four cardiac arrests during liposuction surgery on her knee, a cosmetic procedure that followed complications at a hospital in Sao Paulo. Liposuction surgery: Tips to minimise side effects as Brazilian influencer dies due to cardiac arrest during procedure There are two types of liposuction procedures — of less than five litres and more than five litres — and the former is considered safer but those who have serious medical ailments and age-related issues should be treated with extreme caution. According to health experts, liposuction comes with potential side effects where though a majority of patients experience positive outcomes, some individuals may encounter adverse effects, including temporary swelling, bruising, discomfort, infections, scarring, uneven or irregular contours, changes in skin sensation and skin discolouration. Dr Rajat Gupta, M.Ch, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Director at RG Aesthetics in New Delhi, recommended the following steps patients can take to minimise the side effects of a liposuction procedure: