I have chronic hives, and they are worse when I work out. Would lipo be ok?

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Please understand that I am not trying to take an "easy way out." I started getting hives everyday about a year ago. I went to so many Drs and there are just no answers as to why. I have gained a lot of weight due to depression/ eating poor/ not being able to work out. When I exercise my hives go crazy. I have changed my diet but I am just wanting some help. I want to feel good again. Do you think lipo would be ok?

Reps B. Sundin, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, liposuction is not a weight loss solution and is
intended for individuals who are already at or near their ideal weight.As frustrating as it has been, I would
recommend continuing to investigate the root causes of your chronic hives and
ensure that you can sustain a healthy lifestyle before considering liposuction
or another elective procedure.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

There's no particular contraindication to liposuction. Your surgeon may want to give you a concomitant steroid treatment if this affliction is particularly annoying to you.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Having hives should not prevent you from having liposuction.It would be a good idea to have your primary care doctor or allergist involved prior to your procedure should your hives get worse afterwards.Despite having had weight gain liposuction may or may not be appropriate for you.The correct indication for liposuction has more to do with fat distribution than overall weight or BMI.There is some patients at an ideal body weight for excellent candidates for liposuction while other patients are overweight and will not have great results.Most patients who obtain liposuction tend to be somewhat overweight though this is not always the case. An examination could help assess if this is an appropriate procedure for you in regards to obtaining a good outcome justifying the procedure.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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