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Would Liposuction Be Safe For Me Even If I've Had a Dystal Pancreatectomy With Spleen Removal?

Two years ago I had a non-malignant tumor which required a dystal pancreatectomy with spleen removal. Would liposuction be safe for me? I am an avid exerciser who is in excellent health.

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by msdiva in Roanoke, VA
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Minimizing surgical risks

Your concerns are healthy and understandable. However a surgeon's job is not only to perform the surgery well, but to perform it safely. It should be routine to take all surgery seriously, including liposuction. Every patient should have blood tests and appropriate studies based on your history and physical exam. A physical exam would make sure you do not have a hernia and appropriate blood work would determine if your pancreas is functioning properly as well as give a clear view of your... more
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Lipo after abdominal surgery

Given that all of the aforementioned medical problemsmare under control and as long as you don't have a hernia and use a BCPS you should be able to have lipo without problems.you should discuss all previous operations with your surgeon.
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Liposuction Will Be Safe Assuming...

It sounds as though you have your medical issues under control. If that is true, then the only real concern is whether or not you have a hernia under the incision. That can be determined by your surgeon at the time of consultation. Good Luck!

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