Lymphocele Following Liposuction in the Thigh

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Surgical Complications

Background:

• Lymphocele is a rare complication following surgical procedures.
• Liposuction is a common cosmetic surgery procedure.
• The occurrence of lymphocele after liposuction has not been previously documented.

Observation:

• A patient developed a cystic lesion in her right thigh post-liposuction.
• Initial diagnosis considered pseudobursa seroma (late seroma).

Findings:

• Lymphoscintigraphy confirmed lymphatic fluid accumulation, diagnosing a lymphocele.
• The lymphocele required surgical resection after failed conservative and interventional therapies.
• Surgical technique involved ligating subcutaneous tissue to ligate lymph leakage.

Implications:

• This case highlights lymphocele as a potential, albeit rare, complication of liposuction.
• It underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for post-liposuction fluid collections.
• The presented surgical approach offers a method for managing lymphatic leakage in such cases.