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Laporoscopy and Fat-reducing Procedure in One Surgery?

asked 3 years ago by Tina123 in 77479
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,042 times
Tags: abdomen, fat

I need to have an IUD removed (placed 2005) which has somehow gone through my uterus into the abdominal cavity. The doctor wants to perform a laporoscopy. Since I will be paying mostly out of my pocket and will be under anesthesia, I wanted to know, is it safe to have liposuction or any fat-reducing procedure/surgery done at the same time?

8 answers to Laporoscopy and Fat-reducing Procedure in One Surgery?

+3

Discuss it carefully with both surgeons

Both surgeons have to be comfortable with the combination. It is common to perform simultaneous cosmetic and abdominal or pelvic procedures but the risks may be increased under certain circumstances. Also, be sure that the laparoscopic needs, such as insufflation, do not distort the areas that your plastic surgeon will be working on. Good luck.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
+3

Use caution

Most plastic surgeons hesitate to combine cosmetic procedures of any length with other medically necessary treatments. There are several potentially complicating issues: 1. Longer operative time - While modern surgery is a generally safe experience, there is a clear correlation with longer operative time being associated with a higher complication rate. 2. Longer recovery - Of course have multiple surgeries increases your recovery time. 3. Higher risk of complications - In addition to a... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.trivalleyplasticsurgery.com

+2

Yes it is possible

It is extremely important to have your plastic surgeon and gyn doctor discuss your case specifically. If the laparoscopy is a minor procedure to remove an IUD, then the surgical risks already listed should not be greatly increased. I would personally perform the liposuction first to make sure I can provide an even result before the abdomen becomes distended (blown up) for the laparoscopy. Talk to both doctors and have them talk to each other. If you are young and healthy and have no risk... more
Sirish Maddali, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
+2

Have your gynecologist and plastic surgeon discuss your situation together.

It is probably safe to do the two together unless the gynecologist has a specific reason not to. This will save you money as long as it is safe.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Liposuction and other procedures

I would refrain from having liposcution performed at the same time as an inra-abdominal procedure. It may complicate things for you.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Liposuction with laparoscopy

Liposuction is a safe, popular, and effective way to contour the body. Although it is very commonly combined with other procedures, in your case I would not recommend performing liposuction at the same time. Keep in mind that the laparoscopy surgery must be done by adding gas to your abdomen to help distend the abdomen so that the surgery can be performed safely. Once the abdominal surgery is completed, the abdominal wall must be repaired. When performing liposuction, fluid must be added... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Safety of combining a perforating IUD with Liposuctuion

GYN procedures are frequently combined with cosmetic procedures BUT such combinations are NOT risk free. While liposuction and tummy tucks are considered "clean" cases NOT all GYN cases classify as such. In my opinion, it may be risky to view a perforated IUD which requires removal as a clean case. IF in the opinion of your GYN, the IUD can be removed through a separate incision without contamination of the field where the Plastic surgeon would be operating, I would not have a... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and laparoscopy can be done together.

Hi. In New York City, we have done liposuction together with a laparoscopic procedure several times without difficulty.  Just make sure your gynecologist is used to working together witha plastic surgeon.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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