Is It Safe to Have Abdominal Liposuction if There Are Adhesions and Scar Tissue?

mac121,

Previous surgical scars on the abdomen do increase your potential risk of injury during liposuction.

You should discuss your situation with your board certified plastic surgeon who has general surgery experience (liposuction can be performed by various doctors that may not have sufficient surgical experience).

The risk you want to avoid is that of accidental injury to your abdomen and abdominal cavity.  Previous surgeries may have left behind openings or weaknesses in the abdominal wall that would allow the liposuction instrument to enter the abdominal cavity which would lead to unwanted injury.

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD

As most of the expert posters have stated it take excellent technique and experience. Also there can be increased bruising and healing time. But the final result may be limited by the scar tissue. Seek in person opinions.