Objective To observe the efficiency and safety of dexmedetomidine and tramadol to prevent postoperative shivering after liposuction. Methods A total of 80 patients undergoing liposuction were randomly divided into 4 groups with 20 cases in each group:dexmedetomidine 0.4 μg/kg(D1 group),dexmedetomidine 0.6 μg/kg(D2 group),tramadol 1 mg/kg(T group),and saline control group(N group).These patients received an intravenous injection of dexmedetomidine, tramadol, or saline at the time of surgical suture.The respiratory recovery time,awakening time, extubation time, orientation recovery time, the case of shivering and adverse reactions after surgery were recorded. Results The respiratory recovery time,awakening time, and extubation time in the group D2 were longer than those in the other 3 groups[respiratory recovery time:(5.5 ±1.3)min vs.(6.2 ±1.2)min vs.(5.1 ± 1.8)min vs.(5.0 ±0.9)min,F=3.330,P=0.024;awakening time:(10.2 ±1.3)min vs.(11.5 ±1.5)min vs.(9.7 ±2.7) min vs.(9.5 ±1.8)min,F=4.429,P=0.006;extubation time:(12.9 ±1.5)min vs.(14.2 ±1.6)min vs.(12.8 ±2.4)min vs.(12.7 ±1.9)min,F=2.845,P=0.043].Postoperative shivering incidence in the group N was higher than those in the other 3 groups(3 cases vs.2 cases vs.3 cases vs.9 cases,χ2=9.188,P=0.027).The incidence of nausea and vomiting in the group T was higher than those in the other 3 groups(2 cases vs.1 case vs.8 cases vs.4 cases,χ2=9.436,P=0.024).The incidence of tachycardia in the group D2 was higher than those in the other 3 groups(3 cases vs.7 cases vs.1 case vs.1 case,χ2=9.412, P=0.024). Conclusion Dexmedetomidine 0.4 μg/kg by intravenous injection can treat postoperative shivering after liposuction effectively and reduce the adverse reactions.