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Can I have liposuction while menstruating?

I am scheduled to have liposuction in 7 days and period just came on , will this affect my procedure??

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Dr. Michael S. Birndorf, MD
Dr. Michael S. Birndorf, MD
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Dr. Anup Dhir, MD
Dr. Anup Dhir, MD
Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Michael L. Workman, MD (retired)
Dr. Michael L. Workman, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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