Fat Embolism: What is it and How to Avoid
Fat embolisms occur when fat gets into the superior and inferior gluteal artery or vein. Fat emboli can be a complication of liposuction.
The theory for why liposuction has the mentioned complications resulting in a fat embolism can be divided into two. The first theory of the formation of fat emboli is due to the direct injection of fat during liposuction. The injection of fat must be in muscular or submuscular plains.