I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in 2008. I have been without treatment for 2 years. They only watch my CA125. If it continues on an upward trend they will "zap" me with taxol until it regulates. I want to have some smart lipo on my love handles and thighs (I think I am the only cancer patient in history who gained weight in treatment rather that loose it :-)) Is it safe for me to do this procedure??
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Smart lipo is a great procedure that can be performed without undergoing full anesthesia. The numbing solution is injected first which can giving a brief stinging feeling. Then if injected properly, it should be pretty numb. After the area is numb, your surgeon will begin...