Is chin/neck lipo safe for a person that has hashimotos?

You post a most excellent question.Keeping our bases covered and sorting out potential complications is first and foremost in cosmetic surgery.This is one of the reasons us plastic surgeons emphasize the importance of seeking care from an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.There is no substitute for the years of studying and experience gained during our years of rigorous training.As long as your Hashimoto's disease is well-controlled and your endocrinologist or internist gives their blessing, I see no reason why you could not have liposuction of your chin and the neck. While the thyroid gland is located in the neck, it lies deep in the muscle layer, and deeper treatments than liposuction are typically performed.It is appropriate at times for a surgeon to request medical clearance from the patient's internist, family practice doctor or specialist prior to elective surgery.This is simply a note stating that the patient needs no further evaluation or treatments prior to her elective surgery.This is done to maintain the highest levels of safety.It acknowledges the limitations of our scope of practice and utilizes the expertise of others.Best of luck, Mats Hagstrom, M.D.