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Going to a Higher Elevation After Smart Lipo, Should I Be Concerned?

asked 7 months ago by kjkjjkjj
Latest answer by Temp Patterson, MD
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Tags: risk

I live at 6,000 elevation and my smartlipo will be done at sea level, will I be able to go back to 6,000 elevation after my procedure.

3 answers to Going to a Higher Elevation After Smart Lipo, Should I Be Concerned?

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Elevation Changes after SmartLipo

I know of no evidence that elevation changes affect healing in a dramatic way, especially if you are acclimated to the higher elevation. The oxygen level is lower at higher elevations and can affect healing of skin flaps, but that should not pose a big risk for you. The only difficulty will be access to your surgeon after surgery over a great distance, and it may be harder for you to see your doctor if you have problems. However, SmartLipo has low complications overall and this risk is also... more
Temp Patterson, MD

Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is it Risky to go to a higher Elevation after Smartlipo

Smartlipo is a great way to contour the body. i have been performing this procedure for years in Salt Lake City. I am not sure of our elevation. The only effects of elevation are decreased atmospheric pressure (and at extreme elevations, decreased oxygen). The changes in elevation you are talking about shouldn't be enough to cause any concerns. Good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well.
Benjamin Dunkley, DO

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Smartlipo and elevation

What an interesting question. I have done smartlipo since it began and never had that question. Cannot imaging a relation between the two. I would be very comfortable having this done and returning home and not expect any problem related to the elevation change. Hope it works well for you.
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

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