I'm on HGH (growth hormone) at 2 iu for anti aging purposes.. Is there any problem in doing Liposuction while on HGH? Regards.

I really don't think this will present a problem but you certainly should report this to your surgeon. He may have a different opinion about whether or not you should stop the drug before liposuction.

Many patient are now taking a variety of herbal/homeopathic medicines, HGH (growth hormone) being one example.  While these may be perceived as "natural" they do possess often very potent medicinal properties. In my practice I have noticed that patients on fish oil will have thinner blood than those on aspirin.  Regarding the HGH the literature is somewhat unclear.  However, it is believed based on the basic science literature it may actually improve the bodies ability to heal itself from trauma.  The safest recommendation for any Herbal/Homeopathic medicines is to discontinue 2 weeks prior to surgery.

When taking exogenous hormones in low doses for an extended period of time, your body will shut down your natural hormone production through a natural feedback mechanism in your pituitary gland. It's only after someone overrides their own body's natural hormone production that an increased hormone level is seen. This requires ongoing hormonal level testing done by an experienced endocrinologist to get the most out of hormone therapy. I do not recommend abruptly changing any hormone regiment unless done so by someone who is well-versed in the field. I'm not one of them. If you are getting your hormones from a physician, then that is the person to ask. There may well be plastic surgeons who have ample experience with hormone manipulation, but my guess is that it's a question better left to the experts in that field.I hope that helps. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.