Liposuction is one of the oldest aesthetic surgery procedures, dating back to the 1960s. For years, it was the only way to effectively contour the body and eliminate unwanted fat, though it was and still isn’t without risk. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, risks associated with surgical liposuction include anesthesia complications, infection, fluid accumulation, damage to deeper structures and organs, cardiac issues, and a host of other problems.