When undergoing any surgical procedure, it is important to consider the risks and get the facts on rare and severe problems that may arise as a result of the surgery. Several liposuction problems, although rare, can be life threatening if they happen to you. These include the risks of anesthesia, both local and general, blood clots, injury to abdominal organs, excessive IV fluids, excessive blood loss, hypothermia, infections, as well as other complications.