Is it possible to have liposuction after having hernia mesh surgery?

Question

I had hernia mesh surgery last year in march. So is it possible for me to have lipo?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, it's possible to have liposuction after a hernia mesh repair surgery. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you have healed for several months and no longer have a hernia, surgery may be reasonable.Liposuction can be performed provided the repair of the hernia is still intact.  This area will be an area of more scar.  However, this will not present a challenge for an experienced surgeon.  Find the board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials (certification, education, training, experience, favorable patient reviews) who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to have liposuction after this type of surgery, but your plastic surgeon should know where the hernia was located and how the repair was done prior to proceeding with liposuction. This may dictate how he or she approaches your problem areas of fat.

Carlos Gonzalez Legarda, MD · Answer

I wouldn't perform lipo after a mesh. And I would not recommend a patient to do that. But this is just my personal  opinion, isn´t the rule.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

As long as the hernia is fully resolved, you can have liposuction done. Keep in mind that for the best results, high definition liposuction is key. It should ideally include three important elements: VASER technology, PowerX liposuction cannnulas, and Cool Helium Plasma skin tightening.

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Yes, it is possible to have liposuction after a mesh hernia repair. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. I suggest that you find a board-certified plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of patients who have had similar procedures. Good luck!
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Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
  
Harvard educated plastic surgeon
  
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