Arch Craniofac Surg.  2025 Feb;26(1):34-37. 10.7181/acfs.2024.00311.

Surgical extraction of a cannula tip embedded in the neck after liposuction at an external facility: a case report

• Mun HG
• Kim YJ

• KMID: 2565226
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2024.00311

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.

Keyword

Cannula / Case reports / Lipectomy / Plastic surgery