Will Lipo-Ex affect my fertility?

I had Smart-Lipo done. Unhappy with the lumpiness and unevenness, my doctor recommended Lipo-Ex. I am concerned that it might affect fertility, as I still want to have children. Can you tell me if it will affect my fertility? Thank you.

2 answers to “Will Lipo-Ex affect my fertility?”

A: Avoid Smart Lipo and Lipo-Ex, they are gimmicks

George J. Beraka, MD

To concerned777, Hi! I don't know ANY experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who uses these things.  They are marketing tools. Sounds like you need competent revision liposuction, and this will certainly not affect your fertility.

A: If Lipo-Ex goes as deep as advertised I would be concerned

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

I do not use Lipo-Ex and so I am not an expert. If however the machine sends radiofrequency energy deep into visceral fat beneath the muscles, I would be concerned if you are trying to get pregnant. No one can tell you whether or not radiofrequency energy transmitted deep beneath your muscles can or will... more

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concerned77
7 posts
11 Feb 2009

Just FYI. I had my abs, flanks, legs (back/front) and saddlebags done. I am 5'2" and weighed about 126. I was and am in great shape. I weight about 116 now and have lost inches. I would highly warn against doing any lower body procedures. My legs look really bad. I am very disappointed-lots of scars and lumpiness. The abs/flanks are good.

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