I had smart lipo 2 years ago. Now I have to have my gallbladder removed. The surgeon said sometimes if there’s any scarring, that they have to convert to an open procedure…could my history of lipo on my abdomen complicate the surgery to where it can’t be done laparoscopically?!
July 8, 2023
Answer: SmartLipo and Subsequent surgery Smart Lipo is a laser assisted liposuction and skin tightening procedure. It works in the fat layer underneath the skin, but above the muscular abdominal wall so it does not cause any internal scar tissue. I wouldn't expect it to cause any degree of scar tissue formation that would affect a laparoscopic procedure.
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July 8, 2023
Answer: SmartLipo and Subsequent surgery Smart Lipo is a laser assisted liposuction and skin tightening procedure. It works in the fat layer underneath the skin, but above the muscular abdominal wall so it does not cause any internal scar tissue. I wouldn't expect it to cause any degree of scar tissue formation that would affect a laparoscopic procedure.
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July 4, 2023
Answer: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy after liposuction Having a liposuction should not affect having a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in any way. There’s always a chance of having to convert to an open cholecystectomy if the surgeon can’t do the procedure laparoscopically. Most general surgeons today are very proficient at laparoscopic surgery and converting to open gallbladder surgery is unlikely. if you need your gallbladder taken out, you have no choice but to go through with the procedure. Perhaps the general surgeon was just concerned about the Unknown which in this case should not be something to worry about.You can always get a second opinion from another general surgeon if you don’t feel comfortable with the one you met with.
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July 4, 2023
Answer: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy after liposuction Having a liposuction should not affect having a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in any way. There’s always a chance of having to convert to an open cholecystectomy if the surgeon can’t do the procedure laparoscopically. Most general surgeons today are very proficient at laparoscopic surgery and converting to open gallbladder surgery is unlikely. if you need your gallbladder taken out, you have no choice but to go through with the procedure. Perhaps the general surgeon was just concerned about the Unknown which in this case should not be something to worry about.You can always get a second opinion from another general surgeon if you don’t feel comfortable with the one you met with.
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