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Hi Exciting721726,Factor VIII activity plays an essential role in blood clotting, and elevated levels can influence the risk of thrombosis or blood clot formation.If your factor VIII activity level is 159, it's indeed higher than the standard range you mentioned. Elevated factor VIII levels can increase the risk of blood clots. While liposuction itself can also pose a risk for blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), having an elevated factor VIII level could compound that risk.Before considering liposuction or any other surgical procedure, it's crucial to discuss your medical history and any lab results with both your hematologist and your plastic surgeon. They'll be able to assess your overall risk and guide you on the best course of action. They might recommend specific precautions or even suggest alternative treatments that might be safer for you.Your safety and well-being are paramount. So, while liposuction may provide excellent cosmetic results, it's essential to ensure that it's safe for you to proceed, given your unique medical background.Thank you for your question. Please consult closely with your medical professionals, and I wish you the best of luck in your journey.Sincerely,Dr. Katzen
A hematologist would be the best one to discuss this and may need to provide medical clearance and even advice to your surgeon if additional treatment is needed.
There are numerous factors that determine someone’s candidacy for liposuction. In regards to medical clearance I suggest you discuss that with your primary care doctor. If you have underlying medical conditions or bleeding disorders you’ll definitely need to get medical clearance before considering cosmetic surgery. Whether or not you’re a good candidate for the first section requires pictures or better yet an in person consultation. Delivering consistent quality in Liposuction results is more difficult than most people believe in this includes plastic surgeons. I suggest patients take plastic surgeon vetting seriously and have multiple in person consultations before considering permanent and irreversible procedures.Best,Mats Hagstrom MD
Hello Kind587963, I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience with PAH (Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia) after Coolsculpting. PAH is a rare, but known side effect where treated areas have an unexpected increase in fat cells instead of the intended reduction. Tumescent liposuction combined...
Hello kita987, Firstly, it's commendable that you're being cautious and seeking additional information to ensure the safety of your child. Lidocaine, commonly used in tumescent liposuction, is categorized as a local anesthetic. When it comes to breastfeeding, lidocaine is considered relatively...
Thank you for sharing your photos! Liposculpture as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can reduce the bulge that some people have in their calves and ankles and restore a shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles and calves require a certain delicacy which is why I use...
In general, it is safe to go back to light jogging, elliptical, or other light aerobic exercise 4 weeks after the procedure. I do not recommend lifting weights for six weeks. It is important to wear compression during or immediately after exercise to prevent excessive edema (swelling), even when...
Your safety is always the number one priority in surgery. It is best to discuss this as well as your full medical history with a board certified plastic surgeon, who will then likely want to collaborate with an anesthesiologist.
First, liposuction is charged by the number of areas treated and sometimes additional is charged depending upon how much overweight you are. If you have several areas treated, then the costs and time needed goes up. The surgery center charges by time and the amount of equipment needed. Second,...
