Introduction. Liposuction is a popular procedure worldwide and when done by a trained plastic surgeon it is very safe. We report a case of iatrogenic breakage of infiltration cannula during liposuction – a rare complication to liposuction. It poses no immediate harmful complications only discomfort for the patient until removal. Case report. In this case report we conceded a 44-year-old female referred from a private clinic with a broken infiltration cannula from liposuction to the thigh. The localization of the broken cannula was confirmed with x-ray prior to surgery and reconfirmed using a c-arm peri-operatively. Gentle retrieval of the cannula was performed. Discussion. Iatrogenic breakage of a cannula is a rare complication. The liposuction cannula was situated in the subcutaneous tissue and will pose no immediate harm to the patient compared to peripheral and central cannulas – that can have lethal complications. Conclusions. When performed properly by a trained plastic surgeon liposuction is very safe procedure with little serious risks. Iatrogenic breakage of the infiltration is a rare occurrence and can be safely removed using x-ray imaging prior to and during surgery.