What Surgery Will Help Me (SLE) Get Rid of the Fat Around my Waist? (photo)

I eat right (veg, fruit, water) & exercise. My legs & arms are toned. I can not get rid of the fat around my stomach. I've tried thermal creams, pills, & belts. I would like to have Smart Lipo bc it tightens. "Lupus" seems to scare the doctors away. I have never had this much weight. I had four children & didn't have a stomach like this. At 40, I still had a flat toned stomach. Now at 45 I look like this. I wear at least 2 shirts to cover it up. Stopping my prednisone isn't an option.

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Lupus and cosmetic surgery

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where self generated antibodies attack different organs systems in the body including blood vessels, liver, kidneys, joints, heart, heart valves, skin, brain...and/or form complexes with their protein targets (antigens) that damage these organ systems. The degree of damage to each organ system is highly variable. Arthritis and joint pain is the most frequent complaint. It is thought to be due to a genetic predisposition combined... more

Liposuction with health risks such as lupus

For the safest result from liposuction you should be at your best health wise, and a medical clearance from your primary is essential. Your SLE and prednisone dependence is a special concern as the prednisone directly implacts your healing and infection resistance. It also impacts your metabolism and fluid balance and weight retention is common. A good alternative might be a professionally monitored weight and exercise plan.