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Liposuction to Remove Fat During Hernia Repair?
I have a huge ventral hernia with bowel involvement. This is the 3rd repair, due to weak abdominal wall and excess weight from inactivity. I can't...
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Liposuction at the Same Time with Umbilical Hernia Repair?
I'm having an umbilical hernia repaired, can I get liposuction at the same time? I work out a lot and am in great shape but can't seem to lose the...
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Abdominal Liposuction After Inguinal Hernia Repair?
I am a 41-year-old male, 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds. In July 2009, I had bilateral inguinal hernias repaired laparoscopically with mesh. I am...
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Is Liposuction of the Abdomen Safe After Multiple Hernia Repairs?
I have had 3 umbilical hernia repairs, one after each pregnancy (no mesh ) gallbladder surgery and an appendectomy. I have gone for several consults...
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Can I Get Lipo with a Hernia or Will I Need a Tummy Tuck?
I am a mother of two, a 4 year old & a 3 year old. I had 2 c-sections. I went to a consultation for lipo an I was told by the surgeon that I had a...
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Can Laser Lipo to Stomach Cause a Hernia?
I had laser lipo to my stomach and now have a hernia right above my belly button. I feel this was caused by the lipo procedure but my plastic surgeon...
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Belly Deformed After Lipo. Can This Be Fixed?
I am a male who had lipo on my mid-section and groin area about a year ago. Since then, I develope a herniated umbilical cord and now, the herniation...
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Liposuction After Hernia Repair
Is it safe to have abdominal liposuction after you have had several abdominal surgeries,including 3 hernia repairs, there are painful adhesions and...
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Will Insurance Pay for a Lipo Since I Have a Femoral Hernia?
I have a very fat tummy that flaps over and fat around my waist and under my waist line.
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