Is It Harmful to Get Lipo of the Back if I Had One or More Epidural?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Localized fatty deposition can be improved with liposuction, and the liposuction cannula will remain within the subcutaneous tissue not the epidural space.  Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

	 

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the back would not cross the midline and come into contact with an area traversed by epidural anesthesia or treatment.

Benjamin Van Raalte, MD · Answer

Unless you had previous back surgery, liposuction of the back and an epidural should not interfere. the epidural is performed with a very thin needle, and the amount of later scar tissue should be insignificant.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Having had a previous epidural should have no impact on your ability to have liposuction of your back. Good luck.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Having an epidural anesthetic or injection is not a problem when it comes to liposuction. You can see a Board Certified plastic surgeon to discuss more.

Is It Harmful to Get Lipo of the Back if I Had One or More Epidural?

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Is It Harmful to Get Lipo of the Back if I Had One or More Epidural?

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Answer: Harmful to Get Lipo of the Back if I had an Epidural?

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