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How Does Laser Lipo Affect Fibroids?

asked 6 months ago by Kalli73
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 127 times
Tags: fibroid, interaction, risk

How Does Laser Lipo Affect Fibroids?

6 answers to How Does Laser Lipo Affect Fibroids?

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Laser Lipo interaction with fibroid

Laser liposuction does not interfere with fibroids. Fibroids are in the uterus. Laser liposuction is in the fat underneath the skin. These are separate areas.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Liposuction and Fibroids?

Thank you for the question. Laser liposuction does not affect fibroids in any way. All forms of liposuction surgery treat adipose tissue below the skin ( not behind the peritoneum). Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction has nothing to do with fibroids

Fibroids are benign masses inside the uterus. Liposuction works on the layer of fat between the skin and the underlying muscles. So, one thing has nothing to do with the other. Liposuction will not affect your fibroids one way or the other.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Laser liposuction should not have effect on fibroids.

Hi there- Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus, which is inside of your abdomen... Liposuction (regardless of the machine used) is used to treat excess fat between the skin and your muscle layer. For ANY kind of liposuction to have any effect on fibroids, the surgeon would have to have made a serious mistake.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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How Does Laser Lipo Affect Fibroids?

There is no relationship by doing superficial laser liposuction to internal uterine fibroids. Best to see your GYN and PS to discuss in person.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Lipo and Uterine Fibroids

A uterine fibroid is benign mass of the wall of the uterus associated with discomfort and excessive bleeding. Liposuction is the removal of fat under the skin and OVER the muscles. Laser Liposuction using very high heat, delivered through a laser fiber, to cook this fat which is then vacuumed away as with all other forms of liposuction. Liposuction tools should NEVER penetrate the abdominal wall completely and touch or penetrate ANY abdominal structures, including the uterus, regardless... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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