I have rheumatoid nodules in my sides and on my hip bones. Will this affect me getting liposuction? I'm 55

Thank you for your question. Having the nodules is not a contra-indication to liposuction surgery. However, a physical exam would be needed prior to developing a surgical plan as it may alter technique or expectations regarding results. In addition, you would need to obtain medical clearance from your regular doctors and specialists prior to surgery. The most important thing that you can do is make sure you are seeing a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and accept nothing less!Good luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Hello.
Great question. You will need a medical clearance from your specialist in order to be considered a candidate for liposuction. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.

if you have rheumatoid arthritis and you are medically cleared you can have liposuction.
You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Providing that you are in stable condition regarding treatment of your RD, which should be confirmed by your rheumatologist, you can have safe liposuction. Of course, nodes palpable today will be palpable after surgery, possibly even more due to reduced fat tissue around them. That should be discussed with your surgeon before surgery. Good luck.

Hi, thank you for your question. This situation by itself is not a contraindication for liposuction. After a detailed evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon, he/she will be able to explain whether this is the best option for you. Your rheumatologist will need to confer with your plastic surgeon to determine the safest course forward. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Generally, rheumatoid arthritis is not a contraindication to having a liposuction. Of course, you will need to be examined by a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and also you will need clearance from your medical doctor.
An in person examination by your plastic surgeon will determine the best procedure needed to meet your goals.
Thank you for your question, good luck and best wishes to you.

Should not affect liposuction. However if the modules Are Prominent they may show or protrude more after removing fat from around them

This should not affect your ability to get liposuction. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon and get cleared by your medical specialist. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee