I will have full tummy tuck on july in canada and i asked my doctor to have hip lipo at the same time but he said NO. The reason "it is very high risk to happen blood clots and it takes more time to recover" he said. He suggested to wait minimum 4 months between tummy tuck and lipo. But i know many doctors do this. So i would like to get more information regarding this.
June 22, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to have a Full Tummy Tuck and Hip Liposuction at a same time? Safety should always be the primary concern. Having said that, most plastic surgeons will perform a tummy tuck and hip liposuction at the same time. The determination of whether to do them at one time rather than in stages depends on numerous factors including: medical history, anatomy, amount of anticipated liposuction, and individual physician comfort level.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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June 22, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to have a Full Tummy Tuck and Hip Liposuction at a same time? Safety should always be the primary concern. Having said that, most plastic surgeons will perform a tummy tuck and hip liposuction at the same time. The determination of whether to do them at one time rather than in stages depends on numerous factors including: medical history, anatomy, amount of anticipated liposuction, and individual physician comfort level.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
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June 23, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Hip Liposuction Hello and thanks for question. I routinely perform tummy tuck and liposuction at the same time including flanks, hips and thighs. The only limitations are time required for the procedures and amount of fat that can be removed safely. Maybe your doctor is concerned about one or both of these factors. Concerns about blood clots can be minimized with modalities that lower the risks. These include lower operative times, walking as soon as possible, use of anti-embolism stockings and pneumatic hose (air pumps on your legs during surgery to move blood from the leg veins to the heart). Some of us also use blood thinners to further lower the risk. I respect your surgeon's caution but have never seen liposuction with a tummy tuck cause problems.
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June 23, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Hip Liposuction Hello and thanks for question. I routinely perform tummy tuck and liposuction at the same time including flanks, hips and thighs. The only limitations are time required for the procedures and amount of fat that can be removed safely. Maybe your doctor is concerned about one or both of these factors. Concerns about blood clots can be minimized with modalities that lower the risks. These include lower operative times, walking as soon as possible, use of anti-embolism stockings and pneumatic hose (air pumps on your legs during surgery to move blood from the leg veins to the heart). Some of us also use blood thinners to further lower the risk. I respect your surgeon's caution but have never seen liposuction with a tummy tuck cause problems.
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