I'm 44 yrs old with chronic back pain, high blood pressure and pitted edema. Would lipo be safe for me? (photos)

Liposuction can be performed on many patients, some with various medical conditions as well. It is critical to discuss your health with your surgeon and to get clearance from your medical doctor before performing any surgical procedure. With a clear discussion of the risks and benefits of the operation weighed against your medical issues, it may be a clear and easy decision to proceed with the procedure.It is particularly important for you to seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of surgery and has significant experience with the procedure. Don't forget… Your health is the most important thing… We can help protect it and still achieve your goals! I wish you the best, Dr. Gabbay

Your first order of business is to ensure you are in good health. Is your blood pressure under control ? Why do you have pitting edema? What is causing your chronic back pain ? Is further evaluation and treatment in order ? Do you have any other health problems? A full medical evaluation is in order before knowing if liposuction would be safe for you. Any surgical procedure carries risk and potential for complications. The better health you are in and the closer you are to ideal body weight, the lower the potential is for complications. That being said, you may be a candidate for liposuction, and/or other procedures such as abdominoplasty. You would need clearance from your medical doctor. It is also important to review your goals and expectations to choose the correct procedure or procedures to accomplish your goals. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs these procedures on a routine basis and who has outcomes and reviews that you are satisfied with is the correct place to start. Best wishes. Dr. Sam Gershenbaum. 

As long as you have medical clearance, you can have liposuction. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer