Archives of Craniofacial Surgery (대한두개안면성형외과학회지)

Korean Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery (대한두개안면성형외과학회)
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Surgical extraction of a cannula tip embedded in the neck after liposuction at an external facility: a case report

  • Hye Gwang Mun (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gachon University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yu Jin Kim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gachon University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2024.05.30
  • Accepted : 2024.12.09
  • Published : 2025.02.20
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Abstract

Liposuction is a widely performed aesthetic plastic surgery procedure used for various purposes. The use of advanced liposuction techniques has reduced the risk of complications. Nevertheless, they can still occur unexpectedly. Herein, we report a rare case of a 44-year-old patient who experienced a broken cannula tip lodged in her neck during cervicofacial liposuction. This case highlights the need for vigilance in preventing such complications through rigorous preoperative equipment inspections and proper instrument maintenance. Additionally, when attempting to remove a broken instrument tip, it is crucial to perform imaging examinations both before and during the procedure to precisely locate and extract the fragments, ensuring patient safety and a successful outcome.

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