I will have full tummy tuck on july in canada and i asked my doctor to have hip lipo at the same time but he said NO. The reason "it is very high risk to happen blood clots and it takes more time to recover" he said. He suggested to wait minimum 4 months between tummy tuck and lipo. But i know many doctors do this. So i would like to get more information regarding this.
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Answer: Is it safe to have a Full Tummy Tuck and Hip Liposuction at a same time? My doctor has said no, and I would like a second opinio
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procedure removing excess skin and fat all the way around the body. It is
usually performed after significant weight loss and can be quite transforming
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I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. It sounds like you have nerve irritation from the operation. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve runs in that area and can be irritated after surgery. This should subside but if it is considerably irritating then there are done medications...