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If you're having abdominal lipo, you need to have the hernia repaired and wait for it to heal prior to your procedure. 6-12 months is sufficient. The reason for this is to prevent accidental piercing of the hernia with the liposuction instruments - a situation which could lead to catastrophe. If you're having lipo of other areas like back, flanks or legs, there is no danger in treating these areas.
The presence of an umbilical hernia does not preclude liposuction however your surgeon must be aware of your condition. Your surgeon will avoid this area during your surgery. Please consult a BCPS.
It is something to think about. Obviously the doctor will be well aware of it and avoid the area. This could cause something of an aesthetic issue. Make sure you talk it through with your board-certified plastic surgeon.
Lumps on your stomach after lipo can happen with any technique including smart lipo. They can also appear if you gain weight after surgery. Lipo lumps can be fixed with smart lipo, vaser lipo, regular lipo, etc if the surgeon is skilled with the use of any of these tools. If it's the result of...
Your underlying problem is a lack of effective eating habits. "Eating healthy" is a useless pursuit if you have no strategy for the balance of healthy foods and appetite control. Lipo will not help you lose weight ever and will not give lasting cosmetic results if your eating habits remain the...
Laser companies are always coming out with the latest and greatest different wavelengths primarily to sell more lasers. The sad truth is that lasers add little if anything to conventional liposuction properly performed and choosing between surgeons on the basis of lasers is barking up the wrong...