Check with your oncologist before having surgery.

David A. Robinson, MD answers: Liposuction and kidney cancer

I would like to have liposuction on my tummy and maybe upper thighs. I am 62 yr old female with kidney cancer and do chemo every week. Can I have this done and what is the BEST procedure?


David A. Robinson, MD
4 months ago

Without seeing a picture, it would be difficult to determine which procedure(s) you would benefit from the most.  Chemotherapy causes your immune system to be depressed and therefore inhibits wound healing and increases the risk of developing an infection.

My advice would be to talk to your oncologist to see if he/she feels proceeding with an elective surgery is a good idea.  If he/she does, I would then recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which procedure(s) would best address your areas of concern.

Good luck

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