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Complication and Mortality Rates of Cosmetic Surgery
| Cosmetic Procedure | Minor Complications | Major Complications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematoma, % | Infection, % | VTE, % | Mortality | |
| Abdominoplasty2 | 2 | 2–7 | 0.4 | 1:13,000 |
| Buttock augmentation (fat grafting)3 | NR | NR | NR | 1:20,000 |
| Liposuction4 | 0.15 | 0.10 | <0.1 | 1.3:50,000 |
| Face5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | <0.1 | NR |
| Breast6,7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | <0.1 | NR |
NR, not recorded.
