Can't have liposuction due to varicose veins. What is an effective alternative to liposuction?

January 28, 2020
Asked By:vilqna in Calabasas, CA

I was diagnosed with varicose veins recently and was told that liposuction would increase my chances of getting a blood clot. Is there an effective alternative to liposuction in my case? Thank you in advance.

Answers (10)

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February 1, 2020

Answer: Having varicose veins doesn't prevent you from having tumescent local liposuction.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 1, 2020

Answer: Having varicose veins doesn't prevent you from having tumescent local liposuction.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 31, 2020

Answer: Varicose Veins

Hayley Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 31, 2020

Answer: Varicose Veins

Hayley Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 31, 2020

Answer: Can't have liposuction due to varicose veins. What is an effective alternative to liposuction?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 31, 2020

Answer: Can't have liposuction due to varicose veins. What is an effective alternative to liposuction?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 29, 2020

Answer: Liposuction

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 29, 2020

Answer: Liposuction

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 29, 2020

Answer: Liposuction candidate

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 29, 2020

Answer: Liposuction candidate

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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