Can I do cavitation lipo on other parts of my body with a history of breast cancer?

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Had right mastectomy with implant reconstruction in 2012. Currently taking Tamoxifen.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is no reason you cannot have VASER liposuction after a history of breast cancer.  The area treated will tighten so consider that if you have no had reconstruction or fat transfer to your breasts yet.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

#UltrasonicLiposuction also called cavitation liposuction can be performed as long as you are cancer free, do not have major health problems, are not on other chemotherapy (Tamoxifen OK but check with your oncologist) and it is not done on the breast.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

If your oncologist considers you to be cancer-free, then I see no reason you could not have liposuction or any other cosmetic procedure as long as there are no other contraindications. One thing to consider, though, is if you have not had reconstruction and are a candidate for using your own tissue for reconstruction, then I would avoid liposuctioning any area that could potentially be used for reconstruction now or in the future. This would probably pertain to the lower abdomen, which is used at times for a type of breast reconstruction with what is called the TRAM flap. Another area of the body used for reconstruction is the back and flank area with what is called the latissimus flap. If you have implant reconstruction and are happy with that form of reconstruction, then liposuction of the lower abdomen may be appropriate. If you had any problems with implant reconstruction or the idea of converting to using your own tissue for reconstruction is a possibility for the future, then, again, avoid liposuction in this part of the body. If you had reconstruction, then you may want to consider talking to the plastic surgeon who did your reconstruction to get their blessing for the procedure as well. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

George Commons, MD (retired) · Answer

You can do liposuction.   Be sure you confer with your cancer doctor first.  Be sure you are free of breast cancer first.   IT WOULD NOT BE GOOD TO DO LIPOSUCTION ON YOUR OPPOSITE BREAST BUT ELSEWHERE IS FINE.             MY BEST, DR C

Can I do cavitation lipo on other parts of my body with a history of breast cancer?

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