Can I get liposuction on my back and lower back even if i have acne?

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I saw a package where you get liposuction on youre waist abdomen back and lower back my concern is my acne on my back i dont know if that affects the surgery or do i have to do something about it before doing it??

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have liposuction of the back even if you have acne. For best results with liposuction, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF 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

Ankur Mehta, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question...This question can be BEST answered by an in person consultation so that the extent of your acne can be determined. If its not extensive, liposuction should not be an issue. One just has to be careful to make incisions in areas that don't have acne. If the acne is extensive then certain medications can be prescribed to try and get it under control for your surgery. Hope this helps and wish you the best of luck! Please make sure you are being evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon!

Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically this would not be an issue, however if it is more severe, then I would place you on some Doxy for at least a couple weeks before to help it calm down.

Daniel Schmid, MD · Answer

As long as the acne is not extensive it should not cause a problem.  If there are areas where there is redness or a lot of inflammation you may want to wait until it is better controlled before having the procedure but in general it should not affect liposuction of the back and flanks.

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