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Liposuction for Fat Deposits on my Back and Abdomen (63, 5'2", 115 Lbs)

MarilynF
updated 3 years ago

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Cost: $12,000
Rochester, NY

I'm 63, 5'2", 115 lbs., but due to fat...

28 Sep 2009

I'm 63, 5'2", 115 lbs., but due to fat deposits on my back and abdomen I had liposuction in May (as well as a BA).

I've had essential hypertension for 30 years, it's often been difficult to control, and I was taking several meds for it. In June I noticed my readings were lower than usual so I decreased my Felodipine. In July they were still low, so I dc'd it altogether. In September the readings were so low and I was so fatigued that I started cutting my Diovan HCT in half, and have recently made a slight decrease in my Metoprolol as well. My current B/P readings are below 120/80 most of the time. Is this a common occurrance following liposuction?

Is it common for blood pressure to be lower after liposuction?

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Samir Shureih, MD 27 Nov 2009

There are reports in the lierature that high blood pressure and diabetes improved after liposuction. The American Society of Plastic Surgery is sponsoring a study in this regard

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