Cellon Clinic

Liposuction Side Effects

Side-Effect Clinic

Why do liposuction complications occur?

As demand for liposuction continues to grow, revision cases caused by complications from poorly performed procedures are also rising.
Common issues include uneven, bumpy skin, residual fat that was not properly removed during the initial surgery,
and depressions caused by excessive removal that disrupts overall balance.
Among these, post-revision skin irregularity is most often the result of uneven fat removal during the first procedure.

Common Concerns

  • Surface Irregularity

    Bumpy, uneven skin from
    uneven fat removal

  • Adhesions

    Skin adhesions caused by
    multiple revision surgeries

  • No Visible Change

    Dissatisfaction due to
    insufficient fat removal

  • Asymmetry

    Asymmetry resulting from
    uneven amounts of fat removed

Planning a liposuction revision requires careful evaluation by an experienced specialist with deep anatomical knowledge and extensive clinical expertise.

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Within the first 6 months after liposuction, the body is still healing, which makes it
difficult to fully assess complications. Tissues such as skin, muscle, and nerves typically
need 6 months to a year to recover, so accurate results can only be confirmed
after at least 6 months.
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Why do pigmentation laser complications occur?

If you experience redness, stinging, heat sensation, or significant dryness after laser treatment, it is best to seek care as early as possible.
Leaving these symptoms untreated can lead to persistent redness and irritation, and in some cases hyperpigmentation or
patchy, mottled skin that can become long-lasting, so prompt treatment is important.

Common Pigmentation Treatment Complications

  • Pigmentation Complications

    Widespread hyperpigmentation and
    mottled patches across the face
    from long-untreated laser side effects

  • Ota Nevus, Hori's Nevus

    Melasma and Ota-type nevi
    becoming more prominent
    with deepening pigmentation

  • Redness-Associated Melasma

    Reddish discoloration
    appearing around vessels

  • Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation

    Pigmentation that develops
    as a lingering after-effect of irritation

Treating laser-related pigmentation complications requires careful evaluation by an experienced specialist with deep anatomical knowledge and extensive clinical expertise.

Pigmentation Complication Treatment Cases

Skin treatment has a golden hour, too.

Among pigmentation-related complications, post-inflammatory pigmentation is one of the
most common concerns. If you experience redness, stinging, heat sensation, or significant
dryness after laser treatment, it is best to seek care as early as possible.
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Why do thread lift complications occur?

Threads used in lifting procedures naturally dissolve over time, so complications are relatively uncommon. However,
if threads are placed too superficially they can become visible through the skin,
or if they are placed too deeply, tissue may bulge or sink, which can lead to skin irregularity or, rarely, infection.

When Thread Lift Treatment Is Recommended

  • Thread Extrusion

    Threads pushing out through
    the skin from movement
    of the muscles around the mouth

  • Skin Depression

    Sunken areas that develop
    when threads are placed too superficially
    or when the fat layer is thick

  • Asymmetry

    Left-right asymmetry caused by
    uneven traction from
    cog threads

  • Pain or Swelling

    Discomfort following
    significant soft-tissue trauma
    during thread placement

We consider each patient's scarring, adhesions, and
remaining skin to determine the most appropriate approach,
and decide on the treatment plan together.

  • Drawing on years of clinical experience with complication cases, we identify
    the underlying cause and provide tailored treatment.
  • We treat complications while also considering overall facial balance, not just the issue in isolation.
  • We minimize damage to nerve tissue.
  • Scars from prior procedures can also be made much less noticeable with laser treatment.
  • Most treatments are performed under local anesthesia for a safer experience.

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Why do lower eyelid surgery complications occur?

There are many different techniques for treating lower eyelid fat.
However, revision becomes necessary when the underlying cause was not properly evaluated, or when surgical technique was lacking.
Lower eyelid fat surgery, when not performed carefully, can lead to issues such as uneven skin under the eyes, fat calcification, wrinkles, or hollowing.

When Lower Eyelid Revision Treatment Is Recommended

  • Remaining Wrinkles

    Under-eye crease (groove)
    that persists at the site
    of fat removal

  • Uneven Surface

    Uneven under-eye surface
    following fat grafting
    or filler treatment

  • Under-Eye Hollowing

    Hollowing under the eyes
    that becomes more pronounced
    over time

  • Recurring Bulge

    The under-eye area
    becoming bulged again
    after surgery

We consider each patient's scarring, adhesions, and
remaining skin to determine the most appropriate approach,
and decide on the treatment plan together.

  • Drawing on years of clinical experience with complication cases, we identify
    the underlying cause and provide tailored treatment.
  • We treat complications while also considering overall facial balance, not just the issue in isolation.
  • We minimize damage to nerve tissue.
  • Scars from prior procedures can also be made much less noticeable with laser treatment.
  • Most treatments are performed under local anesthesia for a safer experience.

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Location

Address
3F, 37 Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
(90-19 Cheongdam-dong)
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Valet service is available on the 1st floor.
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Hours
Weekdays10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*Closed on Sundays and public holidays