I would like to have minimally invasive liposuction of my upper arms (local anesthetic) done the days following running a marathon. I know ideally I would wait a week or longer, but with my schedule, it looks like this is the only time I can make it work. Other than proper hydration, are there any real concerns for a healthy individual to undergo a procedure this soon after running? I will be properly trained/prepared for the race - currently run 35+ miles prior to marathon training.
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Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Based on the pictures, you are a very good candidate for liposuction. Injecting the fat to other areas also is possible if certain conditions are met.
There is no reason for you not to be able to wear your dress of choice or engage in social activitied because of your hip shape!
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Liposuction should not be used as a replacement for healthy and active lifestyle. You will probably develop lots of visceral fat if you don't have a healthy lifestyle and liposuction will not help in addressing visceral fat
TRT does not actually remove fat cells, but might (not always) encourage what you have to shrink. Liposuction will actually remove a certain population of fat cells permanently.
