Liposuction After Hernia Repair

asked 1 year ago by mac121 in NY
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
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Tags: abdomen, hernia, repair, scar tissue

Is it safe to have abdominal liposuction after you have had several abdominal surgeries,including 3 hernia repairs, there are painful adhesions and plenty of scar tissue. Is it best to confirm no current hernia before by CT scan or MRI, thanks

5 answers to Liposuction After Hernia Repair

Liposuction after hernia repair

For patients with previous abdominal surgery, it is best to have a pre-operative CT or MRI. The reason is to examine the underlying tissues to make sure that no damage will be caused by the liposuction cannulas. Since cosmetic plastic surgery is an elective procedure, it is important that every step is taken to ensure a safe and successful surgery. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Liposuction following hernia repair

If you have had a recent CT or MRI and there have been no changes since then, you should be able to have liposuction without any additional concern.

Richard Sadove, MD
Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com

Liposuction After Hernia Repair

Yes a scan pre operatively can help determine the areas in question for possible issues. I have done this with excellent results. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Hernias and liposuction

You have to be real careful if you had hernias and want liposuction. You may want to obtain a CT or MRI to ensure that you do not have a recurrent/persistent hernia.